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Christopher Columbus Discovers Chili Peppers, a New Secrets of Chili : Prevents Obesity, Boosts Immune System
Spice, in the Americas and Has Many Other Beneficial Effects
Columbus sailed west to find a new spice route to obtain spice. The Chili pepper that we eat every day is a food like no other. It
He arrived in the New World that we know today as America. has been proven in studies that chili peppers can prevent people
He also discovered chili pepper, the very spice that tantalizes our from becoming obese. It can also suppress pain, boost blood
taste buds. The era of expensive black pepper was over and the circulation, strengthen the human immune system, stimulate
world was taken by storm by chili pepper. stomach acids, and improve a person’s appetite.
Episode2: The Charms of Chili Future of Chili : Spicy Food Is Becoming More Common
Visiting Mexico in Search of the Hottest Chili in the World Worldwide
Habaneros from Mexico were known to be the spiciest chili on As more of the Hispanic population acquires a fondness for spicy
the planet for many years. Jolokia has recently topped habanero foods, many restaurants around the world offer spicy dishes in
as the spiciest ingredient in the world. their menu offerings. The program will look at the possibilities
for Korea’s spicy dishes to become popular in foreign countries.