Date published: 01.09.08 - not release date

Chillies Are The New Super Fruit! Celebrate Them This November For National Chilli Week (20 - 26 November 2006)

There’s been a lot of talk about ‘super fruits’ recently, with all their health promoting benefits, but it’s a little known fact that the humble chilli is also a super fruit. Not only are they one of the best sources of vitamin C, they are also a great source of antioxidants, vitamin A, potassium and folic acid. So as the cold and flu season sets in this winter, remember to dose yourself up on those powerful immune-system boosting chillies.

Over the years they’ve also been used to treat disorders such as arthritis, asthma, constipation, poor appetite, indigestion, lethargy, tonsillitis and toothache, and they’re renowned for triggering the release of ’feel-good’ endorphins, which lifts the spirit and the libido!

Nando’s, those passionate Peri-Peri sauce-makers, are running National Chilli Week from Monday 20 November 2006 to promote the positive health and lifestyle benefits associated with eating chillies and to encourage people to pep up their meals with this spicy little super fruit.

If you don’t have the time to get chopping in the kitchen, you can pop down to your nearest supermarket and pick up a Nando’s Peri-Peri Sauce or one of their Marinades, Dips or Table Sauces – all in delicious flavours and with that trademark Peri-Peri kick. You can choose from mild to extra hot, depending on how brave you’re feeling. How hot do you dare to go?


Contact:

Richard Bainbridge
Email: richard.bainbridge@lawsondodd.co.uk