HealthFitness

Image by  PublicDomainPictures  from  Pixabay   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 pe