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However, it’s unclear whether the amounts of capsaicin consumed in normal servings of cayenne peppers and other hot peppers have any meaningful benefits ( 11).Įven though the capsaicin found in cayenne peppers likely offers some benefits, more research is needed to fully understand how capsaicin derived from normal serving sizes of cayenne peppers affects health. Research also suggests that capsaicin has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. However, research on the effects of taking capsaicin supplements is quite limited, and more evidence supports the use of topical applications of capsaicin, such as capsicin-containing creams ( 16).

When you consume it in high-dose supplement form or apply it topically, capsaicin may offer several health benefits, including ( 11, 12, 13, 14, 15): Peppers contain a variety of compounds called capsaicinoids, but capsaicin is the most abundant ( 3, 10).

Many of the health benefits attributed to hot peppers like cayenne peppers are linked to their capsaicin content. SummaryĬhili peppers like cayenne peppers are high in a number of nutrients, including vitamin C and provitamin A. However, consuming small amounts of cayenne regularly could contribute to the improved intake of certain nutrients. It also plays critical roles in collagen production, iron absorption, and neurotransmitter synthesis ( 9).Īdditionally, hot peppers like cayenne peppers provide nutrients like B6, vitamin K, potassium, and magnesium.Įven though cayenne peppers are nutritious, most people can only handle a small portion because of their intense spicy flavor. Like vitamin A, vitamin C is essential to immune health. Just one 45-gram chili pepper provides 72% of this nutrient. Plus, hot peppers like cayenne peppers are packed with vitamin C. Vitamin A is an essential nutrient that’s involved in many aspects of health. Provitamin A carotenoids found in cayenne include alpha carotene and beta carotene, which the body can convert into the active form of vitamin A ( 6, 7). Provitamin A carotenoids are found in plant foods, while preformed vitamin A is concentrated in animal foods ( 5). Vitamin A exists in two forms: provitamin A and preformed vitamin A.

Provitamin A: 48% of the Daily Value (DV)Īs you can see, just one chili pepper provides an impressive amount of nutrients.Ĭhili peppers like cayenne peppers are especially rich in provitamin A carotenoids and vitamin C.

Here’s the nutritional breakdown for one 45-gram hot red chili pepper ( 4): Sometimes I'll add some minced garlic to the peppers and onions, but it tastes just as good without it.Cayenne peppers and other types of hot peppers are a concentrated source of many nutrients and can be a healthy addition to your diet. I've learned that when I cook my potatoes in a separate skillet they cook more evenly and stay nice and crispy when they're added to the other ingredients right before serving. I used to make it in one, but something always came out wrong. Add the cooked potatoes and kielbasa to the skillet with the onions and peppers and mix everything together. Cook for 5 minutes, or until softened, stirring occasionally.ģ. Add the peppers and onions to the skillet and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Remove the kielbasa from the pan and set it aside. In a separate skillet, brown the sliced kielbasa for around 5 minutes in 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, around 8-10 minutes, stirring a few times to ensure even browning.Ģ. Add the potatoes to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. In a heavy-bottomed skillet (I like to use my cast iron), heat 2tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. However, to appease him and his beef-driven mind, I told him I'd buy beef next time.ġ. He started protesting the fact that I was using turkey sausage instead of beef, but I assured him that it was the kind I've always bought and that we, as a family, have all always liked it just fine. Well, there was this one night that my husband saw that the package on the counter said turkey. I started buying the turkey kielbasa and smoked sausage (as opposed to pork or beef) a couple of years ago when I decided to try to start eating and cooking a little healthier post-baby. With just four main ingredients, it is a no frills kind of recipe that is perfect for busy weeknights or those nights when Momma just don't feel like cookin'. Whenever I see the turkey kielbasa go on sale, I stock up so I can make this for the fam. This is a down home, simple, inexpensive, delicious meal that I love to make.

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