Pepper Nutrition: Capsaicin, Metabolism & Cooking Guide

Which hot peppers speed up your metabolism best? Learn the nutritional differences between red and orange bell peppers, how to freeze your harvest without blanching, and techniques for removing hot pepper acid from your hands.

Why Do You Crave Black Pepper?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Cindy Hill

Scientific literature does not clearly define the term “food craving,” but generally means an intense desire for a particular food. Craving a substance like salt or black pepper may indicate a physiological need or nutritional deficiency.