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Capsaicin Gives You Good Fat

Capsaicin Gives You Good Fat

When most people hear the word fat, they freak out. And why not? An abundance of fat leads to some scary conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer. But there is such a thing as good fat – and you want as much of it as you can get. Brown Fat and White Fat So there is good fat and bad fat – and you do need both, though you certainly want a lot more of one than the other.

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Chili Pepper Birdseed; Yes, It’s a Thing

Chili Pepper Birdseed; Yes, It’s a Thing

You may love popping off to the local sports bar to indulge in the hottest wings you can find. The latest spicy offerings from fast food joints might have forced you to make a detour on the way home from work. And it’s totally natural to become a little ecstatic when you buy a new bottle of hot sauce.

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Time to Pump Some Iron

Time to Pump Some Iron

Chili peppers contain all sorts of vitamins and antioxidants alongside the fiery compound, capsaicin. The fight against free radicals is all the rage at the moment, but it’s really the heat-delivering capsaicin that works wonders inside your body every time you enjoy chili peppers or hot sauces with your meals.

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How To Preserve Your Chilies

How To Preserve Your Chilies

If you planted your chili peppers early enough, you should have them in the ground by now. In fact, you may see the fruits of your labor already. Newbies to chili growing will have just a few plants and it’s possible they’ll get through all their peppers before they go bad. But, if you have a large crop of chili plants, you’ll need to figure out how you’ll make the most of your chili peppers.

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