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Health Benefits of Cayenne Pepper - 5 good reasons to spice up your life!
Looking to add a little spice to your life — or your diet? Cayenne pepper may be just what the doctor ordered. This popular red pepper adds versatile flavor to your meals and is chock-full of health benefits to boot.
“Cayenne peppers are a great addition to a healthy diet,” says registered dietitian Alexis Supan, RD. Here’s why cayenne pepper deserves a spot in your kitchen cabinet — and how to add it to your dining routine.
- Provides beneficial plant compounds your body needs
- Protects your heart and can lower blood pressure
- Improves your digestion
- Helps maintain a healthy weight
- Can ease pain and clear congestion
Cayenne peppers are a good source of nutrients. In particular, they are rich in:
-Vitamin C
-Vitamin A
-Vitamin B6
-Vitamin K
The Vitamin A in Cayenne peppers is an essential nutrient. It plays an important role in:
-Vision
-Reproduction
-Immune system health
-Proper function of the heart, lungs, kidneys and other organs