Matt Bray 
The world of peppers is big. How big? Take a look at our hot pepper list which features 130+ different chilies (and growing). That’s a lot of heat. But most of those chilies you won’t find in grocery stores. So what are the most common …
Potassium is an essential mineral that your body uses in many ways. You need it for your cells to function and to regulate your heartbeat as well as to keep your blood pressure within a healthy range. You need at least 2,500 mg and 3,400 …
Peppers are good sources of some important vitamins. While the vitamin levels differ depending on pepper type, they all contain high levels of A and C. The vitamin C level is consistently high but most peppers are rich in vitamin A as well. Various B …
Tandoori masala is a spice mix used in dishes cooked using a tandoor, which is a type of clay oven used in India and Pakistan. The food is cooked at very high temperatures over burning charcoal inside the tandoor. Tandoors can get as hot as …
Lowering your sodium intake is a good idea since it can reduce your risk of developing serious health issues like strokes, osteoporosis, and stomach cancer. Eating more vegetables is often recommended as a way to lower salt intake since they contain very little of it. …
Most of the bell pepper’s calorie count is from carbohydrates in the form of sugars, which gives them their sweet taste. Peppers are still healthy because their fiber and anthocyanin content helps to slow down the rate at which your body absorbs their sugar. Slower …
Fiber is an important part of your diet and most nutritionists believe that Americans do not get enough of it. One way to increase the amount of fiber in your diet is to consume fresh fruits and vegetables. Peppers are technically fruits (even though we …
Protein is essential for many of your body’s most basic functions, but you also need it to build tissues including muscles and blood vessels. If you want to eat a nutritious diet, getting adequate protein should be one of your priorities. Peppers might not be …
Our easy Louisiana seafood gumbo is a little different from your typical gumbo recipe. It has much of the flavor you’d expect, but it drops the flour roux so even the most inexperienced cooks can enjoy this spicy seafood dish. The choice of hot sauce …
With the popularity of ketogenic diets in recent years, the carbohydrate content of various foods has become an important topic for people watching their weight and their calorie intake. Carbohydrates provide energy and when that energy isn’t used up, it gets stored as fat. Carbohydrate …
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