Superfood feature: Peppers

30 January 2012

Eating different superfoods are an easy way to get extra nutrients and health benefits with little work. It’s as easy as chewing and swallowing.

This week’s feature we take a look at peppers and all of the benefits that they have on our insides.

Peppers are a diverse group of plants which range from sweet bell peppers to the more hot and spicy habaneros or jalapenos.

All peppers contain compounds called capsaicinoids which makes them so great at fighting a wealth of things. Studies have found that they can prevent the growth of certain types of cancer. They have also found to be effective in fighting pain relief for migraine and sinus headaches, as well as having a potent anti-inflammatory agent which can help ease arthritis.

http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/health/Super+Food-226108.html