Black pepper Health Benefit - Nepal Travel Book

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Black pepper Health Benefit

Black pepper Health Benefit
NEPAL TRAVEL BOOK, KATHMANDU: According to the American Spice Trade Association, Black Pepper actually contains sodium. But, it’s a minuscule amount. There are about 10 milligrams of sodium in 100 grams of Black Pepper. If you’re wondering how much Black Pepper that is, according to the ASTA, it’s enough to sprinkle your morning eggs every day for 7 years. Here are black pepper benefits:

Black Pepper Aids Your Digestion
Over-the-counter medications like Tums, Mylanta and Pepto Bismol are popular because people are constantly plagued with indigestion after they eat. One of the amazing health benefits of Black Pepper is, it actually aids your digestion. When you eat Black Pepper, your taste buds become stimulated. They send signals to your stomach telling it to increase its production of hydrochloric acid. This acid helps your body digest food so you don’t suffer from indigestion. Black Pepper can also help prevent the formation of intestinal gas and reduce stomach upset.

Black Pepper and Anorexia
For people who suffer from mild Anorexia, Black Pepper can also help them regain their appetite because it stimulates their taste buds.

Black Pepper and Congestion
Are you suffering from a chest cold? Add Black Pepper to your diet, and this spice will help break-up the congestion, especially if you add it to a strong, steaming hot cup of mint tea.

Black Pepper and Healing Cuts
Another amazing health benefit of Black Pepper is, that it’s a handy spice to have in the kitchen for when you cut yourself. The next time you have a minor cut, sprinkle Black Pepper on it. It will help stop the bleeding. Plus, it’s antibacterial properties will promote healing and kill germs.