1. Rich in antioxidants: Green chillies are abundant in antioxidants in the form of vitamins- A, B complex (B6 and B9), and C. These counterbalance the destructive effects of free radicals in our body and prevent blood clots, root cause of cardiovascular ailments like cardiac arrest, stroke, etc. and aids in preventing cancers to the lungs, prostrate and colon.
2. Anti-inflammatory: Green chillies help in relieving the pain and swelling associated with severe bone disorders like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.
3. Soothes the Respiratory System: Green peppers as rich in phytonutrients, special natural compounds that relax respiratory passage, lower the risk of lung cancer, and prevent Lung problems like cold, cough and asthma.
4. Lowers Homocysteine Levels: The Vitamin B6 and B9 content in green chillies help reduce homocysteine, an amino acid used normally by the body in cellular metabolism and the manufacture of proteins. Elevated concentrations in the blood are thought to increase the risk for heart disease by damaging the lining of blood vessels and enhancing blood clotting.
5. Digestive Health: Green chillies are loaded with dietary fiber that helps in colon cleansing and keeping your bowel movements healthy. Fiber is vital for bulking up waste and easing its movement out of the system, preventing constipation.
6. Boosts your Immunity Shield: Green chillies contain high amount of vital nutrients vitamins C and B6 that strengthens your natural immunity to diseases.
7. Calcium Rich: Green chillies are a great source of Calcium that helps keep our bones and teeth strong and healthy, repair the tissues, and helps in creation of new blood cells.
8. Helps Keep Skin Radiant And Young: Green chillies has super antioxidants, especially vitamin C, that facilitate the formation of vital collagen, keeping the skin firm and healthy, and a barrier to prevent more damage. The phytonutrients content of green peppers is very effective in curing rashes, blemishes, acne, pimples and wrinkles. Green chilli peppers are also rich in Vitamin E that is essential for producing certain natural skin oils.
9. Healthy Hair: Green chillies are excellent source of natural silicon that improves blood circulation to the scalp and hair follicles, works as a natural hair growth stimulator, and shields hair follicles from the harmful effects of di-hydrotestosterone (DHT). Vitamin C facilitates the absorption of iron by hair cells and provides enough oxygen to them, preventing hair breakage and split ends.
10. Rich Source of Iron: Green chillies are a natural source of Iron which boosts haemoglobin levels (increases oxygen supply to body cells) and helps fight aneamia. Vitamin C in green chillies helps in better absorption of this vital mineral.
11. Improves Mood: Green chillies contain capsaicin which acts as an anti depressant releasing “feel good” endorphins into the brain that helps to keep your mood upbeat.
12. Lowers Blood Sugar Levels: Green chillies have been shown to effectively reduce high blood sugar levels, making it a ideal ingredient in diabetic food recipes.
13. Aids Weight Loss: Green chillies have zero calories and helps in burning the excess fats of the body by increasing metabolism in the body.
14. Releases Saliva: Green chillies trigger higer saliva production which helps in proper digestion of the food.
15. Improves Vision: Vitamin A is one of the major nutrients in the green chillies, that helps improving vision and lower the incidence of cataracts and age related macular degeneration.
16. Anti Bacterial: Green chillies have potent anti-bacterial properties keep infections like athlete’s foot, herpes zoster, colon infections, etc. at bay.
