3 SPICY Health Benefits of the Habanero Pepper!
The Habanero Pepper (Capsicum Chinense) is one of the hottest, most popular, and - dare I say it - most delicious chili peppers today! It measures between 100,000 - 350,000 scoville units. To give you an idea of what that looks (or feels) like, the Jalapeño pepper measures between 4,000 - 8,500 scoville units, that’s between 12 and 100 times HOTTER! Big difference right?
Native to the Amazon, and named after the Cuban city of Havana, the current largest producer of the habanero chili is the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico. Aside from the fact that the habanero is tasty and tongue-torch HOT, There are some pretty spicy health benefits!
Let’s dive right in…
HELPS LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE
Scientific studies have shown that due to the extremely high content of “capsaicin” (The “spice” compound that gives foods their HOT factor), The habanero pepper is extremely effective in lowering arterial blood pressure in people who have hypertension or prehypertension (High Blood Pressure).
Interestingly enough, studies also show that there are no differences in blood pressure for people who didn’t have any lapses in their blood pressure!
PREVENTS DIABETES
Post-meal insulin spikes are believed to be one of the leading causes of type 2 diabetes. However, research has concluded that the high dose of capsaicin in habanero peppers can help regulate blood sugar levels, and prevent these post-meal insulin lift-offs!
Research has also suggested the benefits to be even more impactful in people suffering from obesity, AND small amounts of habaneros eaten regularly can alleviate symptoms in people who are already type 2 diabetic!
HIGH IN VITAMIN A & C
Vitamin A (Beta Carotene) & Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) are nutrients essential to keeping your body functional and healthy. Vitamin A is used by the body to maintain healthy skin, hearing, and vision - Night Vision Included. Vitamin C is crucial for your immune system, getting rid of free radicals which can cause heart disease and certain types of cancer, as well as helping your body heal wounds!
Habaneros consist of both! Just one serving (about 3 peppers) consists of more than 3x your daily value of Vitamin C, and almost a quarter of your vitamin A requirement! If you do the math, that means Habanero peppers go toe-to-toe with citrus fruits.
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BEHRNES PEPPER SALTS ™ -FIERY- HABANERO SEASONING
Due to their insane spice level - but delectable flavor - habanero peppers may be somewhat hard to eat alone, and are best used to season other foods. Here at Behrnes Pepper Salts, we decided to kick it up a notch. Coming out with the hands-down greatest habanero seasoning on the market!
No need to add the extra, we thought ahead! Our spice is blended with a mix of salt, garlic turmeric, thyme, oregano, cumin, and of course the Fiery Habanero.
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Written By: Mr. Blue