Question 1

extreme sudden craving for jalapeo, banana & black pepper, not possible for me to be pregnant, is there a underlying health issue here?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Strong cravings for specific foods can be the result of a variety of reasons:  fluctuating hormone levels, blood sugar levels, low serotonin levels in the brain, emotional reasons, or the release of endorphins (natural "feel-good" hormones that the body may release).  Start with your doctor to research what may be causing your symptoms.

Question 2

is a half banana, a salmon and avacodo/tomatoe/onion/spinach leave/parsley/pepper sandwich on whole wheat with water to drink a human healthy lunch?

Accepted Answer

Sounds ok: The sandwich sounds ok, especially if it has no sauce/spread, or just a small amount. Healthiness of a sandwich can also depend on how big a sandwich it is, and on how safe the ingredients are (cooked foods are safer because cooking decreases food bacteria).

Question 3

food alllergy?  hi i have eaten oat biscuit and black pepper and a banana, i am now itchy hair head eye eyebrow?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Food allergic reactions have been described with oats as well as other grains.  Banana allergy can be associated with latex allergy.  Black pepper allergy is fairly uncommon, but spice allergy is likely more common than previously thought as many persons who had reactions just stop eating it and it may not be reported.  An allergist can help confirm or rule out the above foods as the trigger.

Question 4

can take doxycycline with loose leaf tea with mullein leaf, peppermint, scallop, euchinaesa, shasandra berries, licorice root, ginger root and ginger. can you have fruits such as apples, bananas and pine apple, salads. can you have any of it 2 hours?

Accepted Answer

: No problem. You can take doxycycline with any food or vitamin, except for diary products. Avoid milk, yogurt, ice cream, etc for an hour or two before and after each dose.

Question 5

is eating a lot of ground black and white pepper good or bad for your health?

Accepted Answer

No One Knows: Pepper generally considered a benign healthy spice, but ?Dosing? Identifying benefits ; problems with any food or agent is complex, difficult ; varies person to person. Thus most foods grandfathered ; rarely tested long term; outside pharmaceutical agents with many people&#x27;s well being ; potential future huge sales at stake dependant on testing in pre-fda approval trials. See the dshea act of 1994.

Question 6

is it ok if i simmer veggies together themselves in a pan with pepper? it's a good way to get a lot of veggies in and it makes them taste better

Accepted Answer

Yes: Simmering different vegetables with pepper should not be a problem.
 Sounds tasty.

Question 7

is pepper good for weight lost?

Accepted Answer

No: Pepper slightly increases your metabolism but you'd have to eat a whole lot to have any noticeable weight loss.  It is far better than using salt though.  The key is portion control and proper dietary choices though.  Pepper is just a condiment.

Question 8

is cayenne pepper good for you?

Accepted Answer

Cayenne pepper, no: U have HX of Hyperthyroidism, imply hypertension ? Problem here is cayenne preparations have large amt of sodium. Thus pepper not bad, xtra sodium can be, depending on overall sodium intake. There R `studies' support benefit in digestion &amp; Cholesterol&amp;Cancer of Capsicum (in cayenne pepper) by groups interested in natural substances. Not large mainline studies, they R to sell meds, pepper too cheap

Question 9

i crave black pepper i have a pepper grinder that is set to give big chuncks of black pepper. i crave it as soon as i get up untill i go to bed. i leave a napkin out and grind pepper all day. i eat a lot of pepper. i can't stop. i know it can't be good fo

Accepted Answer

Taken : Taken from livestrong.Com.  See link for full article.

Food cravings can trigger unhealthy eating binges, reports sciencenews.Com. Eating binges can also lead to a sense of guilt or embarrassment. If a nutrient deficiency causes a craving, it may indicate a serious health condition. Consult a physician to determine if a nutrient deficiency may be the underlying cause of an intense black pepper craving. Black pepper can also increase serotonin and may boost the effects of some anti-depressant drugs, so consult your physician regarding any potential medication interactions before satisfying your craving with a black-pepper encrusted eating binge.

Question 10

can you tell me is cayanne pepper good for asthma?

Accepted Answer

May be a trigger: No studies have been done looking directly at the effects of cayenne pepper on asthma.  However, it is likely that cayenne pepper would be a trigger for asthma as it can highly irritate the airways.  There are published reports of occupational asthma related to inhaled chili pepper exposure.  It is best to use inhaler medication to control asthma as directed by your physician.

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Extreme sudden craving for jalapeo, banana & black pepper, not possible for me to be pregnant, is there a underlying health issue here?

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Is a half banana, a salmon and avacodo/tomatoe/onion/spinach leave/parsley/pepper sandwich on whole wheat with water to drink a human healthy lunch?

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Food alllergy? hi i have eaten oat biscuit and black pepper and a banana, i am now itchy hair head eye eyebrow?

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Can take doxycycline with loose leaf tea with mullein leaf, peppermint, scallop, euchinaesa, shasandra berries, licorice root, ginger root and ginger. can you have fruits such as apples, bananas and pine apple, salads. can you have any of it 2 hours?

A member asked:

Is eating a lot of ground black and white pepper good or bad for your health?

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Is it ok if i simmer veggies together themselves in a pan with pepper? it's a good way to get a lot of veggies in and it makes them taste better

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Is pepper good for weight lost?

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Is cayenne pepper good for you?

A member asked:

I crave black pepper i have a pepper grinder that is set to give big chuncks of black pepper. i crave it as soon as i get up untill i go to bed. i leave a napkin out and grind pepper all day. i eat a lot of pepper. i can't stop. i know it can't be good fo

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Can you tell me is cayanne pepper good for asthma?

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