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Wednesday, May 9, 2012

CHILLI



Chillies have a VERY long history and IS one of the oldest crops cultivated by man.  INFACT. Many of the uses we know of for chillies such as the combination of chilli and cocoa, and the chipotle (smoked chilli) were developed thousands of years ago.

Once Columbus returned to Europe at the end of his second journey in 1496 he is believed to have had chillies with him.

Check out this Map of the CHILLI TOUR FROM 1400 s TO THE 1500 s !!














Most surprising is the length of time it took for the chilli to arrive in North America. Despite being grown in Mexico for thousands of years, it was not until the slave trade was in full swing that the chilli appeared.

Unknowingly we’ve been consuming Chillies in different forms (full, powder, paste, flakes etc..).
This spice comes with numerous health benefits.

Fight Migraine Headaches and Sinus Headache
Prevent Sinusitis and Relieve Congestion
Fight Cancer
Help Lower High Blood Pressure
Fight Inflammation
Help Soothe Intestinal Diseases
Can Help You Burn Fat and Lose Weight
Help Protect Your Heart
Have Loads of Vitamin C
Can Warm Your Feet  (Great winter remedy from inside out ; )) )


OH YEAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH......

1 comment:

  1. Lovely, there are so many myths on this, glad to see all good things about chilli here! Great pics too Thank you!

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