HEALTH BENEFITS OF GREEN CHILIES

People in some parts of the world can't do without these little green chilies daily in their cooking. It is rich in Vitamins A, C and K. It has other wonderful benefits too, but like in anything else, don't take it in excess, everything in limitations is always beneficial. How many of you know that from chilies, an ointment is made to relieve pain ! Green chilies contain an important antioxidant, which helps to minimize the health hazards caused by free radicals. Vitamin A is essential for good vision, skin and mucous membranes. It is also required for the maintenance of bones and teeth. Vitamin A is also beneficial in avoiding Lung cancer.

Packed with B-carotene and Vitamin C: The importance of B-carotene for the eyes are known to all. Vitamin C, on the other hand, does the skin a world of good, enhancing the production of collagen and also slows down the skin aging. Green chilies are an excellent source of both of these vitamins.
Keep bone disorders at bay: Green chilies are also laden with Vitamin K, a blood clotting factor that ensures there is blood clotting following an injury or an accident. It also helps in the mineralization of the bones, preventing many degenerative bone disorders including osteoporosis.

A boon for diabetic patients: Green chilies have been instrumental in bringing about a significant reduction in the blood sugar level. 


Skincare: Green chili is also a rich source of vitamin C and it contains excellent percentage of the vitamin C. Thus, eating green chili helps in keeping the skin healthy and glowing.

Immune System: Eating green chili regularly helps in maintaining the immune system of the human body.

Digestion: Consuming green chilies in the recipes and salads help in the digestion of the food since it is a very high source of vitamin C. Foods that release saliva while chewing the food help in proper digestion of the food. Eating green chili helps in releasing saliva and it is thus mixed well while chewing the food. This helps in good digestion process.


 Delays Ageing: Those who add green chilies to the diet have wrinkle-free skin and remain away from ageing for a longer time.
 
Prevents Constipation: Green chili is known to remove the harmful toxins from the human body and thus helps in preventing constipation. They are good source of dietary fiber which helps in proper movements of the bowel system.

Aids in Weight Loss:Capsaicin present in green chilies also helps in weight loss as it helps to burn calories. Green chilies increase the metabolism of the body.


Improves Mood: Green chili releases endorphins (hormone for feeling good) into the human brain and that helps improve good mood.

Prevents Stomach Cancer: Since green chili are rich source of vital nutrients, they helps in preventing stomach cancer and other stomach related problems.

Green chilies are also rich in vitamin C which is another strong antioxidant and is required for the formation of collagen, scar tissue, ligaments and blood vessels. It also helps to repair wounds and to maintain bones, teeth and cartilage. It helps to delay early aging of skin. It is also very much important for the prevention of common cold and cough.

Green chilies are a good source of dietary fiber which helps to remove toxins from the body and prevents constipation. 


Green chilies contain a chemical called Capsaicin which improves the digestive system and also dissolves the blood clots. Capsaicin is also used as a drug for preventing wrinkles and other skin problems.

Green chilies are also known as mood stabilizers. Capsaicin present in green chilies helps to release endorphins into the brain which is a feel good hormone and thus helps to improve the mood.


Green chilies act as a decongestant so helps in lung and sinus problems.

Capsaicin also has antibacterial and anti inflammatory properties which help to relieve the conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, neuropathy caused by the diabetes and psoriasis.


However, it is recommended to eat only small amounts of green chili daily. Eating excess of this hot and spicy vegetable/spice might be harmful for the stomach and may result in severe stomach ache.

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