Is chili powder healthy?
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Chili powder is the powder of dried chili peppers, it is sometimes supplemented with other spices. The powder is intended to give dishes a spicier taste. It is a well-known product in Asian and Latin American cuisine. In addition to its function of spicing up dishes, chili powder also has a number of healthy properties. Which are these?
Vitamin A
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Chilli powder has a good amount of vitamin A. Not enough to meet the recommended daily intake, but it does help. Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of vision and nourishes the bones, teeth, skin, internal membrane and reproductive system.
Powerful antioxidants
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Chili powder contains powerful antioxidants because it contains a lot of vitamin C. Vitamin C is essential for strengthening the immune system, healing injuries and protecting against free radicals. Free radicals can cause harmful diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease.
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Chili powder is good for digestion and reduces cholesterol
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Chili powder contains a good amount of dietary fiber. Fibers stimulate peristaltic movement and increase the secretion of gastric juices. All of this makes digestion easier, prevents constipation and protects the body against diseases such as colorectal cancer. In addition, dietary fiber can remove cholesterol from the blood vessels. In addition, there are carotenoids in chili powder that ensure that the accumulated cholesterol is reduced. This prevents dangerous heart diseases such as atherosclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Clears infections and stimulates the release of endorphins
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Chili powder increases the supply of fresh blood to the site of infection. The fresh blood fights the infection, while the leukocytes and white blood cells fight the viruses. In addition, chili powder ensures the release of endorphins, which provide a natural pain reliever. This provides pain relief.
Reduces cancer risk
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Vitamin C, beta-carotene and folic acid in chili powder reduce the risk of colon cancer. In addition, chili powder contains cartonoid lycopene, which offers protection against various types of cancer.
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Good for the blood vessels
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Vitamin B6 present in chili powder, is known for lowering the high homocysteine levels that can cause damage to blood vessels and this can affect a higher risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Metabolism
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By improving metabolism, chili powder brings relief to nasal congestion and opens airways, thus reducing asthma symptoms. Chili powder also reduces the effects of chronic congestion in heavy drinkers.
Chilli powder for the garden
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It sounds crazy, but chili powder is a great garden aid. If you sprinkle chili powder around a plant, it will keep the insects at bay because they don't like the spicy scent.
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Other benefits
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Some other health benefits of chili powder consumption is that it helps induce perspiration in warm climates to cool the skin. In addition, it reduces triglycerides, relieves congestion and tightness, improves circulation, relieves fever, promotes weight loss, stimulates saliva production, and treats headaches, sore throats and toothaches.