Steenbergs Organic Cayenne Pepper Standard - 55g

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Paprika: It's one of the best options. Paprika is also made from chili peppers and is available in many different varieties, such as smoked. Hot paprika is the closest you'll get to the heat level of cayenne pepper. Just remember, cayenne pepper and paprika are made from different pepper varieties. Paprika has a mild, slightly sweet taste compared to cayenne pepper, which is deep and spicy. Some evidence suggests that spicy peppers are good for an achy (or stuffy) head. “When you’re stuffed up, spicy foods can help clear the congestion,” Supan says. And if your head is pounding, spicy chili or tacos may help. “Cayenne peppers have also been shown to help relieve headaches,” she says.

The powdered form doesn’t contain quite as many vitamins as the fresh peppers do. Still, dried cayenne powder is a good source of vitamin A, she adds. “In just one teaspoon, you’ll get 15% of your daily vitamin A.”The oily capsaicin in fresh cayenne peppers doesn't wash off easily, either. So be careful when you're chopping the peppers because it will be hard to clean off of your hands with soap and water. Try using vinegar instead, or wear gloves. All of these may help protect against cellular damage caused by oxidative stress — an imbalance between damaging molecules called free radicals and antioxidant defenses in the body ( 17, 18). 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. What is cayenne pepper? Among cayenne pepper’s many benefits linked to diet and weight control, it’s thought it may be useful for gut health. This is because it stimulates the nerves in the stomach, which then trigger the gut’s defences. Having a healthy stomach then ensures enzyme production and digestion. 6 How to include more cayenne pepper in your diet Description: While this ingredient is certainly hot and spicy, it also has an amazing ability of enhancing the flavours of other ingredients (pretty impressive if you ask us). It’s time to bring some heat to the kitchen with our Soil Association approved Cayenne Pepper! SUGGESTED USE

Even though studies on cayenne pepper intake and health are limited, some studies have associated hot pepper consumption in general with improved health outcomes. Grab a pan: If you’re trying fresh cayenne peppers for the first time, sauteing is the most user-friendly way to prepare them, Supan says. “Chop them up, sauté them and add them to a stir fry,” she suggests. If you’re new to using hot peppers like cayenne, it’s important to start with just a small amount. These peppers are quite spicy and can easily overpower the flavor of a dish, so you don’t want to overdo it.Due to the spice levels in cayenne pepper, eating it will likely raise your body temperature and potentially speed up your metabolism over time. Because of this, it’s often used as a herbal remedy for controlling weight gain. 5 Fresh peppers are better for you than the dried spice, but the powder is still a good source of nutrients like vitamin A. Capsaicin is also used in topical form to treat pain. Creams made from the potent spice can be rubbed on your skin to treat arthritis pain. How to use cayenne pepper

Chili powder: You can also grab some chili powder. It's not as hot as cayenne pepper, and it definitely has a very distinct flavor. So don't go overboard or your dish could wind up tasting, well, like chili.Like fungal infections, bacterial infections can be a pain. Food poisoning is a great example. It occurs when you eat something that has been contaminated with bacteria. Research shows that cayenne pepper can be used in place of traditional preservatives such as the harmful synthetic kinds to keep your food fresh and healthy. You can also use the antibacterial properties of cayenne to keep your body free from harmful bacteria that cause colds, digestive problems, and skin infections. Try adding some to a meat-based dish that you plan on making in large amounts so that you can safely store the leftovers in your refrigerator for up to one week without fear of it going bad. 14. Reduces Toothache Pain Capsaicin increases the amount of heat that your body produces, giving a slight boost to your metabolism and causing you to burn slightly more calories. It’s also somewhat effective in reducing hunger, which might help you eat less throughout the day. The shrub gets its long list of benefits from its impressive nutritional profile, and a little bit goes a long way. One teaspoon of cayenne contains 17 calories, 1 gram of fat, 3 grams of carbs, and 1 gram each of sugar and protein. It also includes about 44 percent of your daily recommended intake of vitamin A, 8 percent of vitamin E, and 7 percent or less of vitamins C, B6, and K, as well as magnesium and potassium. Here are 22 benefits of cayenne pepper we bet you didn’t know about. 1. Prevent Cancer Tumors