4 Health Benefits Of Eating Scotch Bonnet Pepper

 4 Health Benefits Of Eating Scotch Bonnet Pepper 

What Are Scotch Bonnet Peppers?

Scotch bonnet peppers are a type of chili pepper that is commonly used in Caribbean cuisine. The peppers get their name from their resemblance to a tam o' shatter hat, which is a type of traditional Scottish hat. Scotch bonnet peppers are also known as Caribbean red peppers, Bahama Mama, boney peppers, the Martinique pepper or Jamaican hot peppers.

Scotch bonnet peppers have a unique flavor in the pepper world, as they are fruity, and tropical, with a subtle sweetness and a hint of smokiness. The level of heat can vary from pepper to pepper, but they are always quite spicy and considered one of the hottest peppers. 

4 HEALTH BENEFITS OF EATING SCOTCH BONNET PEPPER

There are lots of ingredients used for flavoring and spicing up food and one very important ingredient is pepper.

Researchers have also revealed that including pepper in our diet is very beneficial to our health due to its nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant content.

Different parts of the world have different classes and types of pepper namely; white pepper, Chili pepper, datil pepper, Nomex twilight, black pepper, Carolina Reaper, ghost pepper, Jolokia Pepper, Naga Viper, peter pepper, and so on.

Scotch Bonnet, which is also known as Bonney peppers, Caribbean red peppers, flower pepper, Ata Rodo, or Fresh Pepper is a variety of chili pepper. It has a unique smoky flavor and a fruit-like taste.

In Nigeria, it is generally used in many dishes to make the food spicy. Hence, if you hate spicy food, it is best to stay away from this particular ingredient or use it sparingly.

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Below are some health importance of Scotch Bonnet:

Pain Treatment

Scotch bonnet peppers can be used as a substitute for treating diverse kinds of pain such as; headaches, osteoarthritis pain, rheumatoid pain, painful diabetic neuropathy, and inflammatory heat due to the presence of capsaicin in them.

Weight Management

Scotch bonnet pepper is an excellent source of capsaicin, which researchers have revealed to be capable of reducing excess body fat build-up. So, if you want to shed your excess fat, don’t forget to include a reasonable amount of scotch bonnet peppers in your diet.

Reduces Cancer Risk

Since the capsaicin in pepper flesh has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it is being studied as a cancer fighter. It reduces the growth of prostate cancer cells while leaving normal cells unharmed. Research also shows consumption of large quantities of peppers effective against breast, pancreatic, and bladder cancers.

Prevents Bad Breath

To keep your significant other attracted to you, eating hot pepper powder acts as a disinfectant to the air you breathe out by improving the odor of your breath.

How to Use Scotch Bonnet Peppers

You can use scotch bonnet peppers in any recipe that calls for a hot pepper. Just be sure to adjust the amount that you use according to your desired level of heat. If you want a little bit of heat, you can add just a few slices of the pepper to your dish. If you want a lot of heat, you can add an entire pepper (seeds and all) to your dish for a dose of pungency.