In continuation to last post PART 1
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4. Chilly

Green chillies come with zero calories. In fact, they speed up one’s metabolism as much as 50% for up to three hours after eating.

Green chillies are loaded with antioxidants, that protect the body against free radicals by acting as natural scavengers.

It reduces the likelihood of developing atherosclerosis by reducing blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels and platelet aggregation, as well as increasing fibrinolytic activity. Fibrinolytic activity refers to the ability to prevent formation of blood clots, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke.

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.

The heat produced by the chillies, act as an effective pain reliever, as a digestive and anti-ulcer aid.

Loaded with Vitamin C and beta-carotene, green chillies are great for healthy eyes, skin and immune system.

Green chillies are proven to balance blood sugar levels.

Green chillies are a natural source of iron, and a rich source for iron deficient people.

Green chillies have a lot of antibacterial properties and can help treat skin infection

5. Ginger

Ginger is known to boost bone health and relieve joint pain.

The phenolic compounds in ginger are known to help relieve gastrointestinal (GI) irritation, stimulate saliva and bile production, and suppress gastric contractions as food and fluids move through the GI tract.

Ginger has been used since ancient times to cure diarrhea, and it was recently proven by researchers that ginger indeed helps, since it prevents stomach spasms and gas that contribute to and stimulate diarrhea.

Ginger is a very strong carminative, meaning that it induces excess gas elimination.

Gingerols, the same compounds which give ginger its anti-inflammatory qualities, have also been shown to prevent carcinogenic activity in the colon that can lead to colorectal cancer.

Ginger is good at promoting sweating. Sweating not only cleans out the pores and allows your body to eliminate toxins through the liquid.

Ginger helps in curing nausea connected with pregnancy, motion sickness, and chemotherapy.

Ginger has been prescribed to fight illnesses and infection for all the ages.

6. Garlic

Garlic will help to cleanse your system and flush out toxins. Thus it acts as a blood purifier.

Garlic is going to provide you relief from that stubborn cold and flu.

Consuming garlic on a daily basis (in food or raw) helps to lower cholesterol levels because of the anti-oxidant properties of Allicin. It is also immensely beneficial to regulate blood pressure and blood sugar levels.

Garlic is one of the best kept medicinal treasures of the past era - it has been used as an antibiotic to treat bacterial, fungal and parasitic infections for the last 7,000 years.

The invigorating properties of garlic protect the skin from the effect of free radicals and slow down the depletion of collagen which leads to loss of elasticity in aging skin.

to be continue..