Hot Red Chili Peppers

Hot Red Chili Peppers • this painting is sold

There is not much in the way of subtlety when considering the influence of chili on the flavor of food; it is out-and-out hot. Eyes stream, noses run and tongues burn with the physical sensation of pain... yet the diners keep coming back for more! Chili can justifiably be claimed to have an addictive influence; some scientists say that it is due to the release of opiate-like endorphins by the brain to counteract the pain caused by capsaicin (the chemical that gives chili its heat) that triggers the culinary equivalent of a high-speed joyride in the brain, without the dangers.

And they aren't without a good share of health benefits either: a typical chili pepper packs more vitamin C than a whole orange. They are also low in sodium, and rich in potassium, vitamin A and fiber. They contain compounds that many are believed to fight against heart disease, cancer and cataracts. So, the next time you eat out at your favorite Indian restaurant, spare a thought to the humble yet remarkable chili pepper as you enjoy (and weep through) your extra-hot curry!

If you would like to purchase this 6" x 6" oil painting on stretched canvas, please email me. This painting is priced at $100.00 plus s/h.
info@annelizabethschlegel.com

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