Nutritional Value Of Pepper

I was just wondering what the nutritional value of pepper is.  I know some Nigerians love highly spicy food.  I mean the kind that sets your tongue on fire, and makes you shed tears like a baby.

Does all that pepper help the body in any way.  Or is it even bad for the body?

The nutritional value of capsicums lies in their vitamin content.
Vitamins A, C and E are present in sweet and hot chilli peppers,
the sweet having particularly large amounts.
As a matter of fact, 1 ounce of raw sweet pepper contains
approximately 40 mg of Vitamin C, which is two thirds
of the recommended daily intake of that vitamin.

However, chilli peppers and sweet peppers lose their vitamin content
when they are cooked or pickled, or if they are allowed to ripen too much.
Scientists say that chillis add more than just flavour to the diet.
Capsaicin stimulates the appetite, helps to clear the lungs,
improves circulation and acts as a painkiller for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers.
Capsaicin, once ingested, causes the brain to release endorphins into the
bloodstream which can induce a natural feeling of well being similar to that
achieved by long distance runners. If you ever wondered why long distance
runners seem to enjoy running, just eat a few nice hot chillis and experience the feeling for yourself !!!

http://www.chillifarm.com/chilli_info/nutritional_value.asp

Hi hola2ng, that was quite informative. never knew pepper had al that, only use it as a spice, hardly cook widout it.

I Love pepper

but it can be



A PAIN IN THE ASS

hmm, thatz good! Can't eat anyfood wivout pepper xcept ice cream!

anywai i wz born with a Chilli in ma mouth!!

I love Pepper!!