Green chilies are used raw, fried or added to curries. Apart from being delicious, it is high content of vitamins. It is loaded with enormous health benefits that are listed below:
1. Green chillies come with zero calories. In fact, they speed up one’s metabolism as much as 50% for up to three hours after eating.
2. Aids in digestion
Consuming green chillies can help in the digestion process since it is very high in vitamin C. Also, foods that release saliva while chewing help in proper digestion of the food, thus eating green chillies aids in digestion.
3. Good for the hair
Due to the presence of natural silicon that improves blood circulation to the scalp and hair follicles, green chillies act as a natural hair growth stimulator and shield follicles from harmful effects of di- hydro testosterone.
4. Stabilise mood
Green chillies contain capsaicin that aids the release of endorphins (feel good hormone) into the brain. Hence they are known as mood stabilisers.
Green chillies are a must for a hearty meal. Remember to consume in moderation to maximise the fitness doles. Excess of it can cause inflammation and sometimes even stomach cancer.
5. Consuming green chillies also brings down the cholesterol level and triglyceride level thereby preventing atherosclerosis. It also reduces the chances of platelet aggregation. It also helps increase fibrinolytic activity which can prevent the formation of blood clots, a common cause of heart attacks.
6. If you bleed a lot because of an injury or cut, then start consuming this spicy food as it is very rich in Vitamin K and helps in preventing excess bleeding.
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