Ayurveda Initiative For Global Health

Chillies into your Diet - Here are reasons why you might want to work some chillies: 1. They help with weight loss.  The heat from chilli peppers comes from the nutrient Capsicum, which can aid weight loss by boosting our metabolism. 2. They get you in a good mood. After stimulating the tongue's pain receptors, endorphins are released when you eat chillies. 3. Chillies boost circulation. They thin blood and improve cholesterol levels making them great for heart health. 4. They keep you relaxed. Chillies have pain-relieving properties, being anti-inflammatory and analgesic. A great relaxant, capsaicin blocks Substance P, a natural chemical involved in the transmission and perception of pain. 5. They're great for diabetics. Studies show chillies reduce the body’s need for insulin to lower blood sugar by a staggering 60%. 6. They fight infection. Pepper plants produce anti-fungal and anti-bacterial chemicals. 7. They're nature's own multi-vita...