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| | + | Paprika is a spice made from ground, dried fruits of Capsicum annuum, either bell pepper or chili pepper varieties or mixtures thereof. |
| | ==Special Precautions of Paprika== | | ==Special Precautions of Paprika== |
| − | *The health benefits will be useless if you use the dried paprika it is best to use paprika while is still fresh and juicy.
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| | ==Benefits and uses of Paprika are== | | ==Benefits and uses of Paprika are== |
| − | Paprika is high in vitamin C and nine times more than tomatoes. Paprika originated in South America and now has spread around in European countries especially in Spain and Hungary. Paprika also contains carotenids and capsaicin.
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| − | * helps with regulating blood pressure.
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| − | *Good source of vitamin c, which helps with preventing scurvy, colds and absorbs iron.
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| − | *Contains antibacterial protein and helps control the growth of some bacteria’s such as Salmonella that can be transferred during ingestion.
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| − | *Paprika has antioxidants that help the immune system to be strong.
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| − | *It also an energizer, stimulant, and paprikas are used to treat depression, tiredness and lethargy.
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| − | *Good for the heart because of the capsaicin it is used to reduce substance P a transmitter responsible for swelling.
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| − | *Good for the cardiovascular system and helps with blood circulation by preventing or controlling cholesterol.
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| − | *Helps to lower the risk of cancer because of the capsaicin it contains.
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| − | *Increases the production of saliva and stomach acids to aid digestion.
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| | [[Category:Treatments]] | | [[Category:Treatments]] |
| | [[Category:fruit & vegetables]] | | [[Category:fruit & vegetables]] |
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| | [[Category:Food Therapy]] | | [[Category:Food Therapy]] |
Paprika is a spice made from ground, dried fruits of Capsicum annuum, either bell pepper or chili pepper varieties or mixtures thereof.
