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    5 reasons why green chilies should be in your diet

    5 reasons why green chilies should be in your diet
    Written by Rashi Bhattacharyya
    Mar 08, 2022, 09:38 pm 2 min read
    5 reasons why green chilies should be in your diet
    Did you know green chilies can help you lose weight?

    Indian food is characterized by its spices, and chilies are what lend your food that special kick. While there are two kinds of chilies (green and red), green chilies contain a bunch of nutrients that are quite beneficial for our bodies. Here are the benefits associated with green chillies that make their consumption important.

    Green chillies have zero calories, can boost metabolism, too

    If you are trying to shed some kilos, add green chilies to your diet. A faster metabolism is important to lose weight as this process leads to using up stored fat, and green chilies help precisely with that. The other plus point about having chilies is that they have zero calories. So, they can never contribute to any kind of weight gain.

    Green chillies contain a high amount of vitamin C

    Vitamin C is an important nutrient that helps in maintaining many bodily functions. Although citrus fruits are said to be the best sources of this vitamin, surprisingly green chilies are equally good. Due to the abundant amount of vitamin C in green chilies, their intake can keep your skin radiant. Also, since vitamin C is an antioxidant, eating green chilies strengthens the immune system.

    Consumption of green chillies prevents heart problems like atherosclerosis

    Green chilies can also help in maintaining good heart health. Their consumption can reduce blood cholesterol levels and triglyceride levels to prevent atherosclerosis, a harmful condition that causes the build-up of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the artery walls. Eating these chilies can also prevent the formation of blood clots, one of the leading causes of heart attacks.

    Green chilies are natural iron boosters

    Green chilies are a natural source of iron. Hence, if you have iron deficiency and are looking to increase your hemoglobin levels, start adding chilies to your meals. Green chilies can also help with better absorption of iron. As mentioned, these chilies contain vitamin C, which plays a crucial role in the process of absorbing iron content from your diet.

    Capsaicin in green chillies helps with common cold

    Capsaicin, an active component in green chilies, helps in stimulating blood flow through the membranes and causes mucus secretion to become thinner. This action can be very useful if you are suffering from a common cold or sinus infection. Additionally, capsaicin can stimulate the cooling center of the hypothalamus in the brain to help lower body temperature.

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