THE BENEFITS OF HOT CHILI PEPPERS


Hot chili peppers, which drive some people crazy with pleasure while causing sheer torment for others with the slightest contact, can help prevent certain ailments – as long as they are eaten in moderation.

This food has a high vitamin C and vitamin A content, so that its intake reduces the risk of flu and colds, prevents premature aging, improves digestion and eliminates stomach problems.
And if this were not enough, scientific tests have shown that chili peppers are able to lower cholesterol levels and act as excellent anticoagulants, reducing the risk of heart attack.

From time immemorial, chili peppers have constituted the basis for the Mexican diet, their piquancy ranging from very mild to fiery-hot.  There are innumerable varieties, and their flavor varies depending on the stage they’re in – green, ripe or dried.  They can be eaten raw, cooked, or pickled.

The calories in chili peppers differ depending on the type of chili.  Among the 130 types of species, the ones recommended for eating are those known as “green peppers” (serrano peppers), habanero peppers, long chili peppers, jalapeño peppers, tree peppers, mild poblano peppers, and chilaca peppers, which contain fewer calories.  For example, 100 grams of chilaca or green peppers has 32 calories, while the same amount of “ancho” peppers has 334 calories.

It is important to point out that their properties do not vary depending on how hot they are; that is to say, the important thing is not to overuse them, since in excess they can lead to gastric irritation.

So, dig in!  And remember that a good taco with chili peppers could be the equivalent of a food supplement for preventing many ailments.

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