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Chili peppers |
Chili peppers, despite their fiery “hotness” are one of very popular spices known for medicinal and health benefiting properties.
The chili is actually a fruit pod from the plant belonging to the nightshade family of solanaceae, of the genus; capsicum.
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HEALTH TIPS |
- Chillies contain good amount of minerals like potassium, manganese, iron, and magnesium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure.
- chili peppers or chili powder makes you sweat and is good for breaking a fever, fighting infection and cleansing of your body.
- eating chili regularly helps keep your heart healthy by lowering cholesterol, keeping your blood pressure in a healthy range, and allowing more blood to reach the heart.
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