Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Knowledge from the food play ground : capsaicin

       You know her voice is strong, vibrant and colourful although she stays mum. Her presence add an extra oomph in a bowl, some like it way down in the bowel ( ouch). She is literally everywhere!The heat torture vs the pleasant after taste: why do we come back after all the pain?
(Gannet News Service Photo)
  1. The feeling good factor!"Once you go chilli you never chill with no chilli": 
  • The consumption of chilies triggers the release of ‘feel good’ endorphins, which result the ‘good’ attitude towards general well being.
    2. Keep up your metabolism (my best friend in the winter months where we tends to hibernate 
        like bears) 
        
  • Good news is they also increase break down carbohydrates during resting period which contributes in the reduction of obesity as it increases metabolism and helps to burn the calories faster,including the burning of fats

    3. Sources of antioxidant and vitamin  A,B,C also the minerals such as iron, potassium and

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Intriguing enough to add a dollop of spiciness to your plate?




Passion + Patience *Gastrobutterfly* A food to your soul.

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