Chilli Pepper
•CHILLI PEPPER•
•HEALTHCARE CONVENIENCES•
Prevents blood coagulation and improves blood circulation
Clears respiratory tracts in coughs and colds
Improves digestion
Relieves pains
Stimulates burning of calories
MAIN NUTRIENTS
at l0 g of total weight of fresh red chilli pepper
Kilocalories /Kilojoules 3/11
Beta-carotene (µg) 410
Vitamin C (mg) 22,5
As always only small quantities are consumed, its part in need for energy, vitamins and minerals can be disregarded.
HEALTH AND NUTRITION
THERAPEUTIC CHARACTERISTICS
- Prevents blood clot formation Stroke and cardiac arrest are caused by blood clots which can clog blood vessels. Chilli pepper stimulates circulation and reduces danger of blood clot formation.
- Clears respiratory tracts and opens skin pores
Hot chilli peppers stimulate formation of sweat, tears and slime (running nose). Chilli warms, increases running of slime and clears respiratory tracts, relieving cough and cold symptoms.
- Improves digestion
Chilli stimulates secretion of gastric juices. Gastric acid is required not only for digestion, but also for combating bacteria.
- Relieving pains
For an unknown reason chilli relieves pains.
- Increases exchange of nutrients
Research shows that 3 g of chilli sauce per meal increased burning of calories by 25 percent in average for several hours.
RECOMMENDED AMOUNTS
Skin of chilli pepper contains more capsaicin, so that it is used in smaller amounts for the same medical effect. For example, 2 tea spoons of fresh chilli pepper are sufficient to improve circulation and functions of respiratory tracts. If consumed regularly even smaller amounts are sufficient for health prevention.
Important notice
Great amounts of chilli can increase the risk of stomach cancer. Don’t touch your eyes or open wounds if you have touched chilli before. It has not been clearly explain yet, if people with stomach ulcer can tolerate hot chilli.
