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Originally Posted by cherrylula
ding ding spicy is not peppers. Peppers are fruits.
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Close. Peppers (bell peppers: green, red, yellow, etc) Belong to the
Nightshade Family
Bell pepper is one of the vegetables in the nightshade (Solanaceae) family, which includes eggplant, tomatoes and white potatoes.
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Originally Posted by cherrylula
Peppers digest in your intestines therefore do not cause constipation, they actually add water to your intestines and make it easier *to go* like all fruits
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They also contain a decent amount of fibre, which of course promotes regularity of pooing.
A quick googling nets this...
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?t...dspice&dbid=50
A relatively small serving, according to several online articles, nets you about 5-7% of your daily fibre requirement. Not bad at all. Add in the rest of the benefits and peppers seem to be one of those wonder foods that we all need to eat more. I put them in as many dishes as I can... spagetti sauces, chili, chopped in salads, etc.
If Sly did indeed mean peppers in general then his side of the argument would be the more valid.
Because fibre trumps constipation. It is inarguable.