Grounded Spices

Chili pepper is used as a flavor of spice or seasoning in various curries dishes. It is also used typically lightly fried with oil durng preparation of various dishes in normal day to day life. Red chillies, from which this spice is extracted by drying and grinding, is abundant in India. Chili pepper (Red Chilly Powder) improve the secretion of gastric juices, accelerating digestion and relieving issues like constipation and gas. It also reduces harmful bacteria in the gut, keeping intestines healthy. Red chillies are high in potassium, and relaxes the blood vessels in the body and helps maintain blood pressure levels. They also have capsaicin, an active component which reduces blood pressure and improves circulation. The capsaicin found in red chilli powder also has anti-inflammatory properties, which means that it reduces inflammation and pain, particularly in muscles and joints. Red chilli powder has iron, which increases haemoglobin production and increases blood flow. This in turn helps the brain work optimally, improving learning, thinking, reasoning, remembering, problem-solving, decision making, and attention. The wonder component capsaicin found in red chillies also reduces triglycerides, cholesterol and platelet aggregation in the blood, which contributes in improving heart health. It also prevents the formation of blood clots, which is again a plus for heart health. Red chilli powder can thin the mucus formed in the nasal passages when suffering from cold. Red chilli powder has significant amounts of vitamin C, which strengthens the immune system and helps your body fight infections and diseases. It also helps reduce free radicals in the body and is also known to reduce the chances of cancer. Healthy skin requires both vitamin C for collagen production, which is an essential protein that skin and hair have, as well as vitamin A, which keeps hair moisturized and in good condition. Red chilli powder has both, in addition to vitamin E, which is an antioxidant known for its benefits for skin and hair. One teaspoon of red chilli powder has 9% of your RDA (requisite daily amount) of vitamin A in it, which is known to improve eyesight and prevent eye diseases such as night blindness.