Antioxidants in Peppers! Today we are focusing on the Red Pepper family of spices. You probably mostly think of HOT when you hear red pepper flakes, or ground red pepper, which is called cayenne. However, chili powder and paprika are also in this family of spices, which you might have guessed from the color. These spices all contain capsaicin, a phytochemical and powerful antioxidant in peppers that give Chiles their heat. Actually, the hotter the pepper, the more capsaicin is … [Read more...]
Add More Spice: Get More Cancer Fighting Phytochemicals!
Phytochemicals are Cancer Fighters! As a reminder, phytochemicals are naturally occurring plant chemicals that provide plants with color, smell and flavor. Once we eat those phytochemicals, research shows they can influence the chemical processes inside our bodies in many different beneficial ways. I have talked about phytochemicals many times in previous posts including: Cranberries Blueberries Okra Sweet Potatoes Whole Grains Antioxidants Acai … [Read more...]
