Thursday, February 11, 2010

Benefits of chillies - Bombay Times - 11th Feb 2010


Those little green and red things aren't only there to add a spicy taste in your food. Chillies have a whole lot of health benefits. Read on…

  • Chillies are very rich in vitamins A, B, C and E and minerals like manganese, folate, potassium, and copper.
  • The high levels of vitamins C in chillies are seven times higher than what you’d find in an orange.
  • Chillies are known to burn calories easily and are also known to stimulate appetite, clear your and stimulate the digestive system.
  • The vitamin C and vitamin A in chillies are high in antioxidants, which kill free radical bodies that may be in the body and cause cell damage and help keep cholesterol in check.
  • Chillies are known to clear the lungs thereby reducing wheezing and asthma.
  • Not only do they detoxify the body by removing unneeded waste from the body, they also act as gastrointestinal detoxicants that helps you digest your food better.
  • Acting as an effective painkiller, chillies release endorphins that act as are natural painkillers.
  • If you have an infection, having chillies help bring fresh blood to that area, which in turn fights infections.
  • Vitamin C, beta-carotene and folic acid that is present in chillies reduces the risk of colon cancer.

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