Cayenne pepper is often described as a slow burn – one that comes on slowly in the back of your throat. For some, the feeling is satisfying – and this medium heat coupled with a mild sweetness and ...

Adding a little spice to your diet can boost your health. Research has shown many health benefits of capsaicin, the active ingredient in cayenne pepper. But that doesn't necessarily mean you'll get ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer When it comes to anti-inflammatory spices, turmeric often steals the spotlight, but it’s not ...

Is cayenne pepper good for you? Cayenne pepper, a spicy red-hot pepper originating from South and Central America and brought to the New World by Christopher Columbus himself, is a popular addition to ...

If you like spice, you’re probably familiar with cayenne peppers. The long, thin, bright red chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a member of the nightshade (Solanaceae) family. It’s related to other ...