Green Chilies

Green chillies are rich sources of antioxidants and this makes them act like janitors of the body. They can protect the body against free radical damage giving you natural immunity to cancer and also slowing down the ageing process.

Improves Immunity

Indian green chillies are rich sources of Vitamin C. You might have noticed that having chillies helps you open up your blocked nostrils. The Vitamin C in green chillies strengthens your natural immunity to diseases.

Great for Your Skin

Green chilli peppers are also rich in Vitamin E that is essential for producing certain natural skin oils. So, having spicy food can actually give you good skin.

Zero Calories

All the good things that you get from the chillies come at the cost of no calories. Chillies have zero calories and thus you can have them even when you are on a diet to lose weight.

Men Should Have Chillies

Men should eat chillies because they are prone to prostate cancer. Scientific research suggests that eating green chillies can keep prostate problems at bay.

Helps Reduce Blood Sugar Level

Diabetic can benefit from having these common Indian spices. Green chillies can balance the blood sugar levels. That does not mean you gorge on sweets and then have chillies.

Helps Digest Food Faster

Green chillies have plenty of dietary fibres. Contrary to common conceptions, eating chillies actually help you digest your food faster.

Spicy Food Equals Good Mood

Chillies release endorphins into the brain that helps to keep your mood upbeat. So if you feel happy and joyous after having spicy food, then it is not a coincidence.

Reduces Risk of Lung Cancer

We still don’t know how, but having green chillies has been linked with a lowered risk of having lung cancer. Smokers should watch out for this point considering they are smoking up their lungs every day.

Keeps Bacterial Infections at Bay

Green chillies have anti-bacterial properties. These anti-bacterial properties help to keep infections at bay. This is especially true for skin infections.

Rich Reserve of Iron

Green chillies are healthy for Indian women as well as for those who are prone to iron deficiency. Green chillies are a natural source of iron.