Amazing health benefits of Green chilli / Green chilli pickle in our diet
Green chillies are necessary in most of the delicacies you make. To put it simple, they spice up the dish you cook. To some extent their spiciness depends on the depth of their green colour. The lighter the green colour of the chillies, the less spicier they would turn out to be. Vice versa, dark green chillies are the spiciest. Apart from this, they do hold an impressive list of health benefits for us. Let’s peep into its nutrient profile which makes it healthy.
Boosts immunity
The second wave of the novel coronavirus has begun in some parts of India. Hence, we need to stay healthy and safe. The easiest way to do this is by taking care of our diets. Eating foods, such as chilli pickle that is rich in antioxidants can help. It boosts the immunity to further protect your body from disease-causing bacteria and viruses.
Green Chilli acts as Anti-inflammatory
Green chilies as we already know , helps with relieving the pain and also the swelling linked with appalling bone disorders like arthritis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid, etc.
Mood enhancer
The capsaicin present in Green chilies releases the “feel good” endorphins and act as an anti-depressant which helps in keeping your mood positive.
Lower body temperature
Interestingly enough capsaicin, found in green chillies although hot to taste, has been shown to lower body temperature by stimulating the cooling center of the hypothalamus in the brain. This explains why, even in very hot places like India, green chillies are consumed.
Green Chilli Improves Digestive Health
Green chilli is good for health as it is loaded with essential dietary fiber which helps in cleansing of the colon. It aids in healthy bowel movements and prevents constipation.
Green Chilli Aids in Weight Loss
It is known that Green chilies have no calories and therefore increases the metabolism of the body and hence burning the excess fat from the body.
Controls Diabetes
If you have recently diagnosed, or just have a family history of diabetes, you must take a lot of care of your health. Make wholesome changes in your lifestyle. This includes working out daily and eating robust, balanced meals. People often get confused if they should or should not eat pickles while suffering from diabetes. While you must first consult your doctor, it is recommended to have a very small quantity of foods like chilli pickles which can prevent sugar levels from increasing in the body.
Helps reduce Depression
Specific compounds found in chilles work as endorphins, which, in turn, produce serotonin that the body mistakes for pain. This helps those suffering from depression to feel better and also to reduce the risk of stress.
