Chile pepper could aid weight loss

The back story: With the seasonal harvest of chile peppers under way, it seemed appropriate to revisit the pepper’s reputation as a weight-loss aid. Claims of medicinal properties of chile peppers have circulated for years. The reported benefits have included everything from easing arthritis pain to lowering cholesterol. In 2002, Heidi Allison promoted the use of the Southwest staple for the diet conscious in her book The Chili Pepper Diet.

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