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The Awesome Health Benefits of Chili Peppers

By Lamamma @LAmamma1

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Chili peppers are great for adding flavor to dishes, but they also have numerous health benefits. They are packed with nutrients such as proteins, fibers, oils, good fats and vitamins. Not many people realize just how good they are for you and eat them just because of the effect they have on the food they are consuming.

Natural Painkiller

Chili peppers are a natural painkiller and work well in helping to relieve back pains in particular.  When a friend asks you “Do you now an orthopedic surgeon near me” perhaps, first of all, you should suggest the include chili peppers in their meals for a couple of days. Of cause, nothing is a cure-all, and of the peppers do not help and the pain persists, your friend may still have to find an orthopedic surgeon to help them.

Clears Your Nose

Chili peppers will stimulate secretions that help to clear a stuffed up nose when you have a cold. They can also help to combat sinus problems because of the way they affect the blood vessels in the nose.

Boost Your Immunity System

The vitamins in chili peppers will help to boost your immune system and thus your health. With plenty of Vitamin A and Vitamin C they will assist in keeping your urinary tract free from infections and help to keep your respiratory tract healthy. Both of these things being in good condition make it easier for your body to fight off other infections.

The high content of Vitamin A will also help to keep your eyes healthy/ Research has shown that about one tablespoon a day of chili peppers will improve your vision.

Encourages Weight Loss

Losing weight can be vital for your health if you are obese. Include chili peppers as part of any weight loss diet and it will become easier. This is because they reduce your food cravings and increase your metabolism, so you will want to exercise more. With fewer food cravings and more exercise, you will lose weight quicker than you thought.

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Keeps You Younger

One of the lesser-known health benefits of chili peppers is that they increase the amount of IGF-1 in the blood. This is an anti-aging hormone, and Chinese scientists have noticed that people who include chili peppers in their diets every day, do not seem to age as quickly as those that do not eat them.

This research took place over a seven p=year period, and it also showed that the chili pepper eaters were likely to live longer as well.

Soothes Stomach Disorders

Chili peppers are often used in processed food because of their antibacterial and antifungal properties. This can help to keep the food longer and when we eat it, these properties can assist with calming any stomach or bowel inflammation.

Other Health Benefits

Apart from the ones already mentioned, chili peppers can also help to reduce blood pressure, prevent cardiovascular diseases, prevent stomach ulcers, prevent some types of cancer, and contribute to red blood cell formation.

All this information does make you think that chili peppers should be included in everyone’s diet.


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