Cayenne peppers, although distinguished by their spicy and spicy flavor, belongs to the same vegetable family as eggplants, potatoes and tomatoes. Including this vegetable in your diet can have many he alth benefits.
Both cayenne and the pepper it produces are a source of many nutrients that can be a he althy addition to many dishes. Why? They contain, among other things, the vitamins needed by the body to function properly, i.e. vitamins A and C. Moreover, they also contain potassium and magnesium.
Additionally, they are a source of carotenoids, i.e. compounds responsible for antioxidant activity against free radicals and reactive oxygen species, thanks to which the body can avoid many chronic diseases, e.g. atherosclerosis.
Although cayenne peppers, also in the spice formcayenne pepper , are nutritious due to their intensely spicy flavor, few people can afford more than one serving.
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