Benefits of Black Pepper
While cooking or reading recipes, you must often encounter two types of pepper, namely black pepper and white pepper. Both are used in the various dishes we eat.
Black pepper and white pepper actually grow from the same plant. however, they both have different processing ways to produce different colors, textures, and flavors that have their own distinctive.
Black pepper is taken from pepper fruits that are almost rotten and dry because of the sun so it has a blackish skin. on the contrary, white pepper is taken from ripe pepper fruits. The next process is to soak the pepper with salt water to peel off and leave only the inside.
White pepper has a more spicy taste than black pepper. but the taste of white pepper is not as rich as the flavor of black pepper that has a more complex flavor. Black pepper has a distinctive and distinctive aroma.
Besides being used in a variety of dishes, pepper is also believed to have medicinal properties such as on asthma therapy and insect bites.
Now I will discuss about the efficacy of black pepper:
1. Black pepper can prevent cancer.
Pepper can help prevent cancer, in a study conducted by the University of Michigan Cancer Center, black pepper can prevent the development of breast cancer tumors. they found that the piperine content in black pepper provided an important role in preventing cancer. Then when combined with turmeric that has anticancer properties will result in an increasingly high effect.
2. Black pepper is rich in vitamins that are good for the body.
Black pepper also contains Vitamin C, Vitamin A, flavonoids, carotene and antioxidants that help remove harmful free radicals and protect the body from cancer and disease. other studies also suggest the efficacy of this pepper in stalling the development of skin cancer, colon cancer and colon cancer. How to consume is to add a teaspoon of powder into the food once a day. it would be better if in consuming pepper is freshly milled pepper.
3. Black pepper helps digestion.
Black pepper helps in digestion because piperinedari contents of black pepper stimulate the taste for signals from the stomach in order to produce more hydrochloric acid. This acid is a very important acid to digest proteins and other foods that have been in the stomach. When there is undigested makus it will cause flatulence, indigestion, diarrhea, constipation and acidity in the body. excess acid chloride will be secreted to help prevent the condition tesebut. In helping with digestion, add one tablespoon (depending on the amount of food that is being prepared) fresh ground ground pepper powder to eat, while cooking. this will add flavor to the dish and keep the stomach to stay healthy.
4. Black pepper loses weight.
Black pepper can help to lose weight because black pepper can help the proper assimilation (in extracting all nutrients) food. in addition, the outer layer containing strong phytonutrients can stimulate the breakdown of fat cells. It also causes sweat and urination, a very good thing to remove excess water and toxins from the body. all these activities will collectively help in weight loss. For effective weight loss, just sprinkle pepper over the food. But do not eat too much.
5. Black pepper can relieve gas due to flatulence.
This is because it is known by its carminative nature is a substance that can prevent gas formation. Black pepper can relieve discomfort caused by flatulence and pain or known as colic. adding pepper to the food instead of chili powder will help relieve flatulence.
6. Black pepper can be used as an extra scrub.
It turns out that black pepper can act as an exfoliant. when the pepper is crushed and added to the facial scrubs it can help to exfoliate dead skin, stimulate circulation and help provide more oxygen and nutrients to the skin. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties will help and keep the skin from infection like acne.
7. Black pepper as anti dandruff.
How can pepper be used as an anti dandruff shampoo? This is due to antiinflammatory and antibacterial properties, pepper can get rid of dandruff. the way is to mix a teaspoon of black pepper that has been crushed along with a cup of yogurt that plain dab on the scalp. Leave in about half an hour. Rinse your hair well. Do not use shampoo first at this stage. Then wash your hair with shampoo. do not use too much of this pepper because it can cause scalp to burn.
8. Black pepper can reduce nasal congestion.
Black pepper can clear clogged noses and reduce cough because antibacterial properties in black pepper are effective natural remedies for curing colds and coughs. Warm and spicy flavor can help loosen the phlegm and relieve nasal congestion. the way is to try to pepper the pepper into a hot soup. This will soon loosen the phlegm and help breathe easier.
9. Black pepper can help people who have anorexia.
Black pepper is known to improve digestion and stimulate appetite. Black pepper can be a great natural remedy for people with anorexia (a condition where one does not eat) by helping them to regain their appetite. Adding little to their food, slowly can cure anorexia.
10. Black pepper can petrify the body's nutrients more efficiently and antidepressants for the body.
Black pepper can help the body's nutrients to be more efficient, this is because black pepper is known to have properties that help increase the absorption of nutrients from food. the Journal of Food and Chemical Toxicology reports that piperine compounds in black pepper can improve cognitive functioning of the brain and help reduce depression. adding it to your daily diet or as a spice in any form, will help to become smarter and less depressed. In addition when you want to spice up the food use pepper. This will not only add flavor, but also have the potential to make you happier.
So many discussions about the benefits of black pepper, in the next post I will discuss about the white pepper.
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