Korean Gochujang Vinaigrette

1. Gather the ingredients.

   

2. In a small bowl, add all of the ingredients.

   

3. Whisk until well combined.

   

4. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

   

Chili Peppers Fight Inflammation

Chili peppers contain a substance called capsaicin which gives peppers their characteristic pungency, producing mild to intense spice when eaten. Capsaicin is a potent inhibitor of substance P, a neuropeptide associated with inflammatory processes. The hotter the chili pepper, the more capsaicin it contains.​

Capsaicin is being studied as an effective treatment for sensory nerve fiber disorders, including pain associated with arthritis, psoriasis, and diabetic neuropathy. When animals injected with a substance that causes inflammatory arthritis were fed a diet that contained capsaicin, they had delayed the onset of arthritis, and also significantly reduced paw inflammation.

Chili Peppers Boost Immunity

The bright color of red chili peppers signal their high content of beta-carotene or pro-vitamin A. Just two teaspoons of red chili peppers provide about 6 percent of the daily value for vitamin C coupled with more than 10 percent of the daily value for vitamin A. Often called the anti-infection vitamin, vitamin A is essential for healthy mucous membranes, which line the nasal passages, lungs, intestinal tract, and urinary tract as well as serving as the body's first line of defense against invading pathogens.

Health Benefits of Vinegar

Vinegar contains essential nutrients that are important for healthy digestion, food metabolism, and energy production. A vinegar, particularly organic types such as apple cider vinegar (which is less filtered and processed) are beneficial for the heart, blood vessel, nerve and muscle health. These include vitamins A, B-complex, C and E as well as minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and sodium.

Nutritionist Julie Daniluk recommends taking a tablespoon of vinegar with each meal. You can dilute this with water or juice to make it easier to drink. Drink unprocessed varieties such as organic apple cider vinegar that is higher in minerals and vitamins and still contains remnants of the yeast mother that is used to distill it.

Drinking a tablespoon of vinegar before going to bed can help to regulate blood glucose levels at night. Vinegar supplements are also available in capsule form, but ensure that you are taking the correct dosage as instructed on the label. It is also important to consult your doctor or nutritionist before taking vinegar in any form to treat any type of condition.