Kenyans have been advised to consume ***per regularly as it has vital nutrition and ***************, including minimising the effects of major chronic ********.
Faith Munoru, nutritionist at the Kiambu Level 4 **spital, says chili, or **t-tasting ***per, is one of the popular ****es known for its medicinal properties despite its fiery **tness that most people dread.
She explained that ***per has amazingly high levels of vitamins and minerals, and that just 100 grammes can provided 240% of vitamin C, 39% vitamin B-6, 32% vitamin A, 13% iron, 14% copper and 7% pot***ium.
Ms Munoru added that the main component of the capsi*** is a chemical known as capsaicin, which is responsible for the intense heat sensation that increases the metabolic rate and aids in fat burning. In addition, she stated that capsaicin lowers ***** sugar levels, improves heart health and boosts circulation. Besides, ***per heals intestinal problems and protects against strokes.
The nutritionist explained that the plant has a very positive impact on people w** are overweight or t**se suffering from diabetes because it helps to reduce the insulin levels by boosting the pancreases that produces the ***id.
SEE ALSO: Fruit that has same nutritional value as ugali
Her colleague in the field, Mr Patrick Wanjohi, affirmed that chili is known as circulation booster and also acts as ***** thinner to help protect a person against stroke, which had claimed many lives.
He says regular intake of ch***i can help minimize the effects of inflammatory ******** in the body by eliminating bloating especially after feeding poorly.
Mr Wanjohi says it is also good in other antioxidants such as vitamin-A, and flavonoids like a-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin and cryptoxanthin that help protect the body from injurious effects of free *******s generated d****g stress and ******** condition.
NEXT: Accountant who turned into fat fighter
He says that chilies carry a good amount of minerals like pot***ium, manganese, iron and magnesium, as it were, which are important component of cell and body ***ids that helps in controlling heart rate and ***** pressure.
**wever, he cautioned residents on frequent consumption of fresh chilies which may cause stomach problems and advised on using dry chilies. He also ***ned them on certain chemical compounds like afla***** (fungal mold), found in spoiled chilies that are known to cause stomach, liver and colon ******s.
[crp]
Leave a comment