Chili pepper - Fruit of the Immortal.

 

This sometimes feared fruit (spice.) could be considered a medicine instead of a culinary spice, and often is considered both, and not without reason.
Vitamin A - Improves eyesight and helps fight viral infections.
Vitamin C - Lowers cancer risk, helps cells and improves iron absorption.
Potassium - Aids muscle and nerve functions, lowers risk of high blood pressure.
Iron - Helps your immune system, oxygen distribution and energy production.

A strong, relaxed heart, clean blood circulation, a powerful immune system, and weight loss by eating?
Sounds like something out of a top-of-the-line medicine Ad?
The truth here is much simpler, cheaper and better looking - Chili peppers! (dried, crushed, fresh, any form.)
Red chili peppers are a great natural remedy that helps lower blood cholesterol, prevent blood clots and relax your heart (lower resting heart rate, also more blood reaching the heart.)
The A and C vitamins in Chili pepper are vital for a healthy, strong immune system.
Feeling hot after having your chili?
Great - all that heat produced by your body is energy, burned calories.
Chili pepper also greatly boosts your metabolism!

Unfortunately some have the false idea  that chili pepper causes stomach ulcers, in fact, chili peppers help  prevent them by killing the unwanted bacteria and also aiding the protective "layer" in your stomach. (stimulates the cells lining your stomach to secrete protective juices.)
Capsaicin - A great natural pain reliever, stuff that chili pepper is full of. (quantity depending on the potency of the fruit - the more capsaicin, the hotter the burning sensation.) 
Also helps clear congestion from your lungs, throat and nose.


René's Chili Sauce.
A great universal sauce/additive.

- 3-4 Red chili peppers.
- 3-4 Cherry tomatoes.
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice. (1 lemon.)
- 2-3 teaspoons of olive oil.
- A pinch of salt and crushed pepper.
- 1 teaspoon of brown sugar.
- 1 teaspoon of Oregano.




Wash the tomatoes. Cut the chili peppers open lengthwise with a small knife, wash under cold tap water. (If you want a milder sauce, take the seeds out.) Cut them into slightly smaller pieces (Not finely chopped.) Place everything into a food blender, and mix well.

This sauce can be a base or amplifier to many dishes, pasta sauces, soups, stews, salads and so on.
Try using some in Pasta Bolognese, Lasagne, Veggie soups or even as a pizza sauce.

                                                                        Enjoy!