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Hot and Healthy!
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February 1999 - Millions of people from many cultures from around the world enjoy the flavor and fire of hot foods. After all, chiles are the second most common spice in the world, following salt. Few people, however, realize the many health benefits that chile peppers offer.
Capsaicin, the substance that causes the heat of chiles and peppers, has been associated with many cures that include:
- Lowering blood pressure;
- Reducing cholesterol and warding off strokes and heart attacks;
- Speeding up metabolism;
- Treating colds and fevers; and
- Preventing cancer.
Capsaicin has been used medicinally for centuries. In addition to adding great flavor to food that thrills the palate, chiles offer the world some amazing health benefits. Chiles are not only "hot" in popularity and flavor, but have proven to be very healthy as well.
A new cookbook entitled Light the Fire - Fiery Food with a Light New Attitude!, delivers "hot" new information on chiles and fiery flavors of the world. "I've written Light the Fire - Fiery Food with a Light New Attitude! to share my burning desire for healthy, fiery foods of the world," says Linda Matthie-Jacobs, co-author of another national best seller entitled The Fire `n' Ice Cookbook - Mexican Food with a Bold New Attitude.
Dave DeWitt, publisher and editor of Fiery Foods Magazine is quoted as saying "Chile peppers and light cooking are a perfect match. This fact is proven by Linda Matthie-Jacobs' new book, Light the Fire, where low-cal, low-sodium, no-cholesterol chile peppers are combined with like ingredients to produce light, hot and spicy recipes that burst with vibrant flavors. This cookbook is highly recommended!".
Matthie-Jacobs' new book, Light the Fire, creates fiery food that celebrates flavor and fun and, in most recipes, keeps the fat content low without sacrificing taste. This book will inspire people to include more chile in their diets and ignite a passion for "hot" foods and flavors of the world.
Matthie-Jacobs' is an experienced and lively interview with a fiery passion for fun, flavorful and healthy food. She will ignite your listeners' interest in a healthier lifestyle that will keep their taste buds talking!
For further information on Light the Fire, visit the website located at www.cookingwithfire.com. Media review copies available on request and author is available for interviews.
Debbie Black, Publicist
The MJM Grande Publishing Company Ltd.
(403) 251-4569 or 1-
debco@cadvision.com
http://www.cookingwithfire.com
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