Seven Benefits Of Chili, One Of Them Extends Life
Jakarta – Chili which is a member of the genus Capsicum it is classified as either a vegetable or a spice. Not a few Indonesian people like foods that contain chili.
As is well known, chili has a spicy taste, but it has good benefits for the health of the body. The nutrients in chilies are beneficial, among others. carbohydrates, protein, sugar, fiber, fat, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, iron, magnesium, potassium, water, and capsaicin.
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Although there are many good nutrients in chili peppers, consuming them in excess is also not good for digestion. In processing chilies, we also need to be careful not to let the rotten ones get into the processing. For children, it should be given in stages to recognize the spicy taste of chilies.
Here are some of the health benefits of chilies that are consumed properly Hashtags from the review of dr. Allert Benedicto Ieuan Noya at Alodokter.
1. Overcoming nasal congestion
If you have a cold, it’s hard to breathe because of a stuffy nose. Eating spicy foods that contain chilies can actually relieve nasal congestion. Moreover, it is added with hot sauce, like eating meatballs with chilies. This makes the nose feel more relieved because of the hot and spicy air produced from the food consumed. However, don’t forget not to overconsume it, as it can cause stomach upset or diarrhea.
One example of a food dish combined with chili-based chili sauce. (Photo: Instagram / Resepsambalkita)
2. Relieves pain
One of the ingredients in chili nutrition is capsaicin to relieve pain. People rarely know, it turns out that this content is often included in ointments or creams to relieve muscle and joint pain. If you are feeling sore, then applying this ointment or cream containing capsaicin, you will feel a hot sensation. However, the muscle and joint pain you feel can be reduced.
3. Increase body immunity
Another content in chilies is vitamin C, it turns out that the benefit is to increase body immunity. Not only that, vitamin C is also known to be good for human skin health.
4. Reducing the risk of heart disease
Although further research is still being carried out, the other capsaicin content found in chilies is believed to be able to lower cholesterol levels. In addition, capsaicin can also prevent blockage of blood vessels that can cause heart disease.
Various shapes and colors of chilies. (Photo: Unsplash / Artem Beliaikin)
5. Prevent cancer
The carotenoid content in chilies has antioxidant properties. Therefore, if you consume it, we can fight cancer-causing cells. However, a number of studies are still being conducted regarding the role of chilies in fighting these cancer cells.
6. Burn body fat
As previously reminded, consuming excess chilies is very bad for human digestion. But if consumed in moderation, it can help you lose weight. This is due to the capsaicin content in chilies which can increase the burning of calories and fat in the human body.
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7. Extend life
According to research, people who have consumed spicy food at least once a week, tend to extend their life. Even though this fact may sound unfamiliar, there is nothing wrong with eating spicy foods containing chilies at least once a week. But for those who are not strong with a spicy taste, the tips are to eat starchy foods such as bread or drink milk after eating that contains chilies. (Hafidjah Nuraulia S)
