Cayenne Powder

Cayenne peppers are a type of chili pepper. They belong to the nightshade family of flowering plants and are closely related to bell peppers and jalapeños.They were originally grown in Central and South America, but brought to Europe in the 15th century.

Cayenne is a moderately hot chili pepper. Native to South America, cayenne peppers are generally skinny, red, and have somewhat rippled skin. Cayenne peppers, which are used whole or in the form of a finely milled powder, are found in a wide variety of cuisines, including Creole, Asian, Indian, Thai, Chinese, and Korean.

Cayenne peppers are a popular spice used in many different regional styles of cooking, and they have been used medicinally for thousands of years.These peppers boast an impressive nutrition profile, which includes a variety of antioxidants that are beneficial for our health.

Capsaicin, the active ingredient in cayenne peppers, is thought to be behind many of cayenne's health benefits. It also gives them their spicy taste. In fact, how hot a cayenne pepper is depends on its capsaicin content. The more capsaicin it contains, the spicier it is.

Benefits:

1.Boost metabolism: The capsaicin in cayenne peppers may help boost our metabolism

2.Aid digestive health: Capsaicin improve digestive health and reduce your risk of stomach ulcer.

3.Full of antioxidant: Plenty of Vitamin C and carotenoids can be found in cayenne.It have been shown to prevent oxidation or free radical damage, especially in relation to cholesterol and triglycerides.

4.Improve circulation: Peppers with capsaicin have been shown to lower cholesterol and triglycerides, as it keep cells from sticking together and forming blood clots. All of these factors benefits healthy blood circulation.

5.Detoxification support: It stimulate the circulatory systems and enhances the pulse of lymphatic and digestive rhythms. Cayenne also trigger sweating as well as heating the body streamline the natural process of detoxification.

Serving way:

• Add it to dips.

• Sprinkle it over baked chicken.

• Stir it into soups.

• Toss it over sauteed vegetables.

• Make a chili oil.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/8-benefits-of-cayenne-pepper#section8