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Health Benefits of Black Pepper
Black Pepper or Black Peppercorns used in kitchen increases taste of our dishes and is good for health too.Black Pepper is a flowering vine. It is cultivated for its fruit. Scientifically it is called as Piper nigrum. The dried fruit is known peppercorn.
Types of
Pepper
Black
pepper
is the most common variety. It is cooked and dried unripe fruit.White pepper is the seeds from ripened fruit of the plant.
Green pepper is derived from the dried and unripe fruit.
Vietnam is the largest exporter of pepper then follows India, Brazil and Indonesia.
Prevents Cancer
Black pepper
contains piperine which can help in prevention of cancer. When consumed with turmeric
it becomes twice more effective.
Black pepper
has Vitamin C, Vitamin A, flavonoids, carotenes and other antioxidants that
help to remove free radicals and protect the body from cancers and diseases.
Best way to eat black pepper is to eat freshly ground. This helps to get maximum
benefits.
Stimulates Digestion
Piperine in
black pepper eases digestion. It will activate stomach which secretes
hydrochloric acid that helps to digest proteins in food. Little bit of pepper
in food will help us to digest it faster.
Relief from Cold and Cough
Black pepper is
antibacterial in nature, so it helps to cure cold and cough. It can be crushed
and taken with a tablespoon of honey. This helps to relieve congestion caused
to due pollution, flu or a viral infection. Black Pepper is rich in vitamin C
and it also works as good antibiotic.
Weight Loss
Black pepper
outmost layer contains phytonutrients which help break down fat cells and
increase metabolism.
Good for Skin
Black pepper is
best natural exfoliator. It can be mixed with honey, curd or fresh cream. It
provides skin with more oxygen by enabling blood circulation. It helps to take
care of wrinkles. It can also help to cure Vitiligo in which skin loses
pigmentation and creates white patches.
Helps in Depression
Piperine in
black pepper helps to fight depression. It activates the brain, makes it active
and thus helps it function properly.
Can Help Quit Smoking
As per studies,
inhaling the vapour from black pepper can lessen smoking withdrawal symptoms.
Cigarette carvings were also lessened in test subjects who inhaled black pepper
vapour.
Improve Men Fertility
Pepper contains
zinc and magnesium. Both the minerals are crucial for male sex hormones. Pepper
can increase sperm count and its concentrations. The zinc present in pepper
helps in development and movement of sperms. Thus, it can help to improve male
fertility.
How to Store Black Pepper
It is
recommended to always store black pepper in an airtight glass container. Keep
the container in cool, dry and dark place. Buy whole peppercorn and crush it.
This maintains flavour of the spice and helps it to last longer.
How to use Black Pepper
Black Pepper is
used in many foods like Pongal, Rasam, Fried Rice, Salads, Soups, Pastas,
Buttermilk, and Curries etc. To gain more benefits it is recommended by experts
to cook pepper less and eat freshly ground one.
How to Prepare Black Pepper Kadha (Concoction)
·
Take
ground Tulsi Leaves and a half teaspoon of black pepper and half teaspoon of
chopped ginger.
·
Boil
all these with a cupful of water.
·
Add
a teaspoon of honey.
·
Strain
and Drink this kadha lukewarm.
Pepper kadha
are known to ease cold, cough and stimulate your immunity.
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