The potent chemicals found in Chile peppers is called capsaicin. This substance can both survive both cooking and freezing processes. The smaller the chili, they have larger amount of seeds and veins and these are the parts that contain up to 80% of the capsaicin in chili. Capsaicin triggers the brain to kick out flood of endorphins, those natural pain killers that promote a sense of well being and stimulation.
The best antidote to combat the fire of chilis are dairy products such as milk, yogurt, or even ice cream. Starchy foods like white bread, mashed potato or cooked white rice also have a neutralizing effect on the natural alkaloids of capsaicin. Alcoholic beverages are just about the worst thing to drink when consuming chili because they tend to increase the absorption rate pf capsaicin within the body.
Here is another health benefits of Chili or peppers to our body: Red pepper gives amazing relief to rheumatoid arthritis.Cayenne pepper brings down blood sugar levels, lowers cholesterol, prevents blood clots, halts bleeding quickly, knocks out cold and flu miseries. It also reduces risk of heart diseases and tuberculosis. In addition it is an ulcer healer. The internal consumption of capsicum stimulates the gut's muccosal cells which release more slimy mucous that neatly coats the intestines, including sores and bleeding ulcers.
It also keep your toes warm in winter. Sprinkle cayenne pepper in your socks to keep your toes warm. It is also a sure cure for drowsiness by nibbling homemade cookies with dried chili added to the recipe. You can make salve for sprain and bruises by adding ground hot peppers to the melted Vaseline, which is then mixed well and cooked until it congeals. This ointment is applied once daily or once every 2 weeks directly to the injured area. And additional bonus, chili pepper as they say help you to stay trim and not gain weight if you have in your cabinet kitchen a.collection of small bottles of different hot sauces, ready to use with your food.