Guide on Benefits of Chili Pepper / “Sili for the Human Body
BENEFITS OF CHILI PEPPER – Here is a guide on the surprising health advantages of chili pepper or more popularly called “sili”.
While some people could not stand too many spices in their food, there are those who eat better when their food is somehow spicy. Whenever there is no spice, they can really feel that something is missing and it might affect their liking of the certain food.
Are you one of those people who love eating spicy foods or do you prefer to be on the other side? Meanwhile, whichever side you are in, it is important to know about the things that spices can bring to the human body.
One of the most popular spices is chili pepper or what is known to Filipinos as “sili”. It is mostly used in Mexican and Asian dishes. Meanwhile, it can be added to almost all dishes.
There are benefits of chili pepper that are not so known to the public. Based on an article on Web MD, here is a list of the surprising health advantages of “sili”:
- Reduces sickness duration
Many people rely on Vitamin C in-takes when they are sick. They would eat several oranges but not everyone knows that chili pepper is loaded with more Vitamin C than oranges.
- Prevents heart disease
While chili pepper is associated with heartburn, it is a different case already. This spice can actually help prevent cardiovascular diseases as its capsaicin content can help reduce inflammation and the chances of heart diseases.
- Promotes healthy weight loss
Studies found that capsaicin in chili peppers can help reduce the appetite while other studies found that it can boost the body’s metabolism.
- Loaded with nutrients
Based on the article, also among the benefits of chili pepper are its Vitamin A, iron, and dietary fiber content.
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