Hot Peppers: Not Only Awesome but Awesome for You!

At Poppy’s Peppers specialty hot pepper store, we believe our peppers are the best.  Each pepper is planted, cultivated, and harvested with special care using only natural processes and products.  Whether it is our Carolina Reaper Peppers, Scorpion Peppers, Ghost Peppers or any of their associated salsas and hot sauces, we guarantee organic freshness and ultimate quality.

But did you know that hot peppers are not only delicious, but consuming hot peppers is actually good for you?  In fact, research has linked multiple health benefits to the consumption of hot peppers.  So, Poppy’s Peppas is proud to say, not only are our hot peppers wicked awesome, but they are also wicked good for you.

Capsaicin is the bioactive plant compound in chili peppers that makes your mouth burn and forehead sweat when you take a bite.  It attaches to the pain receptors in your mouth to cause the burning sensation you experience without causing a burn injury.  The more capsaicin in the pepper, the more burn in your mouth.  Capsaicin, when extracted, has long been known to have an analgesic effect when used in topical creams and lotions.  But studies have also shown that the consumption of the peppers also has health benefits such as the promotion of weight loss. 

Data supports that capsaicin can promote weight loss through appetite reduction and an increase in fat burning. Want to burn off some fat?  Consuming just 10 grams of hot peppers can cause a significant increase in fat burning in both guys and gals (and is only 4 calories).  Studies have also shown that the consumption of hot peppers may also suppress your appetite.  A study conducted showed that 24 regular hot pepper eaters reduced their caloric intake when consuming capsaicin prior to their meal and non-regular hot chili eaters reported the capsaicin actually reduced their appetites.

So, not only is eating hot peppers, salsas, and hot sauces fun and delicious, it might also help you drop a few pounds.  When combined with other healthy lifestyle choices, eating hot peppers might actually make you a little hotter, too! Like this article?  Leave a comment and tell us how hot you like your peppers.  Better yet, share this story with your friends – Poppy’s Peppas, making the world hotter, one pepper at a time!