Capsaicin, the main flavor-giving compound in hot chili peppers is a source of both wonderful health benefits and unpleasant side effects. Despite its beneficial action on cardiovascular health, arthritis and other inflammatory conditions, capsaicin has other less desirable health effects for gastritis, acid reflux, hemorrhoids and most digestive disorders. Paprika, the beloved spice mix, is … Read more about 7 Side Effects of Hot Chili Peppers
Cucumbers are in full season right now and a favorite summer vegetable that easily finds its way on many plates. But how safe is cucumber to eat if you have stomach problems? Can cucumber cause stomach upset? Does eating cucumber trigger acid reflux? What are the effects of eating cucumber with GERD? Is cucumber a … Read more about Cucumber and GERD: Can You Eat Cucumber with Acid Reflux?
Bulgarian chili peppers are an heirloom variety of long cayenne peppers belonging to the Capsicum annuum longum species. They are essentially a variety of long hot peppers that ripen to a bright red color. Bulgarian chili peppers are one of approximately 50,000 different types of peppers, and have been in cultivation in Bulgaria, Romania and … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Bulgarian Chili Peppers
Tomato juice is a great juice to drink for summer, full of electrolytes and hydrating and good for blood pressure, brain fog and headaches. But drinking tomato juice isn’t good for everyone. While there are many benefits to the vegetable juice that doubles as a fruit juice, for some people the side effects greatly outweigh … Read more about Who Shouldn’t Drink Tomato Juice?
