Chilly is a fruit pod of the capsicum pepper plant, known for medical and health benefiting properties.
They are very low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium.
Vitamins and minerals in chilly pepper:
• Vitamin K
• Vitamin E
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin B6
• Vitamin A
• Iron
• Copper
• Potassium
• Thiamin
• Riboflavin
• Niacin
• Manganese
• Folate
Medical use
1. Hot chemical in chilly pepper is used as an analgesic to relieve pain.
2. It improves cognitive; iron in chilly pepper increase production of haemoglobin.
3. It reduces hypertension.
4. It eliminates cancer-causing free- radicals in the body.
5. Chillies are rich in beta-carotene.
