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Peppers

All of our articles about the health benefits of peppers, including sweet peppers and hot peppers.

Health Benefits of Bell Peppers
Anti-Inflammatories Antioxidants Eye Health Health Benefits Heart Health Immune Boosting Foods Peppers Vitamin C 

7 Health Benefits of Bell Peppers

September 8, 2013August 5, 2015 hdiaries 0 Comment

Here are 7 health benefits of bell peppers. For maximum nutritional benefits, bell peppers should be eaten raw as cooking destroys many of their nutritional compounds.

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How to Dehydrate Peppers
Dehydrator Recipes How To Peppers 

How to Dehydrate Peppers

August 20, 2012July 11, 2015 hdiaries 0 Comment

How to dehydrate peppers with a dehydrator or by hanging them on a string.

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Foods That Prevent Gout
Cherries Chili Peppers Ginger Turmeric Vitamin C 

7 Foods that Prevent Gout

August 17, 2012August 6, 2015 matt 0 Comment

Seven foods that prevent gout, a type of arthritis that is caused by a buildup of uric acid.

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Foods That Are Aphrodisiacs
Artichokes Asparagus Avocados Beets Celery Chili Peppers Chocolate Garlic Strawberries 

10 Foods That Are Aphrodisiacs

February 13, 2012August 5, 2015 hdiaries 0 Comment

The word aphrodisiac is derived from the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite. Here are 10 foods that are considered to be aphrodisiacs.

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6 Health Benefits of Jalapenos
Chili Peppers Health Benefits Spicy Food 

6 Health Benefits of Jalapenos

July 15, 2011August 5, 2015 hdiaries 0 Comment

Jalepeno peppers are a great addition to a healthy diet, if you can stand the heat. Here are six health benefits of jalapenos that may make you decide to make them a regular part of your diet.

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Food Sources of Lycopene
Antioxidants Asparagus Guava Lycopene Papaya Peppers Tomatoes Vitamins Watermelon 

8 Food Sources of Lycopene

April 2, 2011July 15, 2015 matt 0 Comment

A list of 8 food sources of lycopene, an important phytochemical that is important in the prevention of prostate cancer and other diseases.

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10 Fruits and Vegetables High in Vitamin C
Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Cauliflower Grapefruit Kiwis Lemons Papaya Peppers Strawberries Vitamin C Vitamins 

10 Fruits and Vegetables High in Vitamin C

March 31, 2011August 5, 2015 matt 0 Comment

A list of 10 fruits and vegetables that are high in vitamin C.

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10 Fruits and Vegetables High in Antioxidants
Antioxidants Blueberries Cantaloupe Carrots Kale Lettuce Mushrooms Peppers Sweet Potato Tomatoes Vitamin A Vitamin C Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamins 

10 Fruits and Vegetables High in Antioxidants

March 31, 2011August 5, 2015 matt 0 Comment

10 fruits and vegetables that are high in antioxidants such as selenium, anthocyanins, beta carotene, and vitamins A, C, and E.

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Eggplant
Avocados Cucumbers Eggplant Fruit Peppers Squash Tomatoes Vegetables 

6 Vegetables That Are Fruits

March 28, 2011July 15, 2015 hdiaries 0 Comment

A list of 6 fruits that are often mistaken for vegetables.

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Peppers Pregnancy Spicy Food 

Spicy Food and Pregnancy

May 3, 2008April 16, 2015 Tracy 0 Comment

Is it safe to eat hot, spicy food during pregnancy? Find out here.

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Cayenne Pepper Chili Peppers Energy Boosters Spicy Food Tea 

Cayenne Pepper Tea

May 3, 2008April 16, 2015 Tracy 3 Comments

Cayenne pepper tea is great for boosting the metabolism, giving energy, and treating various health problems. Find out how to make it here.

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Cayenne Pepper Peppers Spicy Food 

Spicy Food Addiction Caused by Endorphins

May 1, 2008April 16, 2015 Tracy 0 Comment

How eating spicy food and peppers that contain capsaicin releases endorphins in the brain and may make spicy food addictive.

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Chili Peppers Spicy Food Videos 

Stan Sesser Eating a Bhut Jolokia Pepper

April 29, 2008April 16, 2015 Tracy 0 Comment

Video of Wall Street Journal reporter Stan Sesser eating a bhut jolokia chili pepper for the first time.

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Bhut Jolokia
Chili Peppers Spicy Food Where to Buy 

Where to Buy Naga Jolokia Peppers or Seeds

April 29, 2008July 17, 2015 Tracy 6 Comments bhut jolokia, chili pepper, naga jolokia, plants, sauce, seeds

Find out where to buy Naga Jolokia or Bhut Jolokia chili pepper seeds, plants, and sauces. Links to several online resources.

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Chili Peppers Spicy Food 

Dorset Naga Pepper

April 29, 2008April 16, 2015 Tracy 0 Comment chili pepper, dorset naga, scoville

The Dorset Naga pepper is one of the hottest chili peppers in the world. It rates over 1,000,000 on the Scoville scale. Can you handle the heat?

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Chili Peppers 

Naga Jolokia or Bhut Jolokia Peppers

April 29, 2008April 17, 2015 Tracy 1 Comment

The Naga Jolokia or Bhut Jolokia chili pepper is ranked by the Guinness Book of World Records as the hottest chili pepper in the world. It rates over 1,000,000 on the Scoville heat scale.

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Scoville Heat Units
Cayenne Pepper Chili Peppers Peppers Spicy Food 

Scoville Heat Units – Chili Pepper Rating Scale

April 29, 2008July 17, 2015 Tracy 1 Comment

The Scoville scale ranks chili peppers with heat units (HU) according to how much capsaicin they contain. Find out how your favorite peppers rank.

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Cayenne Pepper Dairy Free Recipes Garlic Mexican Food Nuts, Seeds, & Legumes Peppers Raw Food Recipes Spicy Food Vegan 

Spicy Nacho Cheese Sauce (Raw, Dairy-free)

April 11, 2008April 18, 2015 Tracy 0 Comment

Recipe for spicy nacho cheese sauce that uses red bell peppers, sunflower seeds, nutritional yeast, and cayenne pepper. Raw, dairy free, vegan.

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Eggplant
Eggplant Food Facts Fruit Peppers Tomatoes 

16 Facts About Eggplant (Aubergine)

December 8, 2007August 5, 2015 Tracy 4 Comments

16 facts about eggplant (or aubergine) from its use as a 5th century tooth dye to its relation to tobacco.

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cayenne
Anti-Inflammatories Cancer Prevention Cayenne Pepper Chili Peppers Health Benefits Peppers Spicy Food 

Health Benefits of Cayenne Pepper

August 25, 2005July 6, 2015 Tracy 16 Comments

The health benefits of cayenne pepper are many. Learn more about them here.

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Fruit Onions Peppers Pineapple Recipes Salsa 

Pineapple Salsa Recipe

August 18, 2005April 20, 2015 Rachel W. 0 Comment

A great recipe for pineapple salsa that includes fresh pineapple, bell peppers, jalapeno, onions, and lime juice.

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