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Red bell peppers are richer in vitamin C than most citrus fruit. Red bell peppers are harvested green bell peppers that have ripened and matured, taking on a red color and a sweeter, milder flavor. They are rich in vitamins and can supplement your diet with essential minerals The names suggest that ornamental peppers are something that should be eaten, when in fact they are poisonous and dangerous to pets and wildlife. The plant is toxic to dogs, cats and horses. When ingested, ornamental pepper plants may cause gastrointestinal ulcers, seizures, respiratory problems and shock. The hot flavor is actually a result of the mildly poisonous nature of the plant. The leaves and fruits of chili peppers are toxic when touched and eaten. The burning sensation you get when you handle or eat hot peppers is the toxicity Hot Peppers. Hot peppers, Capsicum annuum, also called chili peppers, are toxic. Chili peppers are commonly used in the garden and the kitchen for their hot, spicy flavor. The hot flavor is actually a result of the mildly poisonous nature of the plant. The leaves and fruits of chili peppers are toxic when touched and eaten. The burning sensation you get when you handle or eat hot peppers is the toxicity of the plant. When large quantities of pepper are consumed, you will feel a burning of the throat, tongue, eyes and skin Spicy peppers burn going down but usually won't harm you. When you eat spicy food, you might feel like your mouth -- or the top of your head -- is about to explode. But eating spicy food doesn't generally cause any serious long-term effects. While peppers often add the kick that hurts to different food dishes, one compound in peppers, capsaicin, might actually have health benefits rather than adverse effects. Spicy foods do not cause heartburn or stomach ulcer but can worsen both conditions. Water doesn't quench the heat well if you feel the burn in your mouth and stomach, since the oils in the pepper contain the spicy components. Oils don't dissolve well in water; try drinking milk instead. Fruits are simple sugars: the energy foods of the natural world. Just like with people, fruits can give a flow of energy to your body while being sweet and enjoyable. More so than vegetables, however, fruits are considered more toxic to your dog. In many cases, it is simply the seeds, pits or stems that are poisonous. Give your dog a sliced apple with the skin attached and seeds removed as a healthy treat; or even some tomato if your pooch will eat it.  Black pepper and white pepper are safe when used in food amounts and might be safe for most people when used in medicinal amounts. Pepper might have a burning aftertaste. Taking large amounts of black and white pepper by mouth, which can accidentally get into the lungs, has been reported to cause death.  ('Hot' and 'sweet' peppers can be from the same species but are different cultivars.) Most of the heat is in the placental tissues of the pepper, and consequently the seeds-notice the increase in heat if you eat a pepper from the blossom end up. If they were poisonous, you'd think hot pepper seeds would be too, though, and yet millions of people eat them every day without incident. Since your gastrointestinal tract feels the heat the most when you eat a spicy dish, you might feel most concerned about the effect on your mouth, stomach and intestines. But while your mouth and stomach feel like they're burning after eating hot peppers, they're actually not. Spicy foods do not cause heartburn or stomach ulcer but can worsen both conditions. Water doesn't quench the heat well if you feel the burn in your mouth and stomach, since the oils in the pepper contain the spicy components. Oils don't dissolve well in water; try drinking milk instead. If a dog is not trained properly and is spoiled, it can be harmful to the people in the house or strangers.   But domestic dogs in general are not harmful creatures.   …   I've been trying to say that, I don't know what is happening, yes, domestic dogs are not generally harmful. When used as a seasoning, no, black pepper is not dangerous to dogs. Dogs can eat meat or vegetables that have been lightly seasoned with black pepper. However, straight black … pepper can cause irritation to the mouth and nasal membranes, including the traditional sneeze response. + 71 others found this useful.
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