There’s no doubt that a perfect balance of spice and taste is essential in achieving ultimate deliciousness in food. The balance of flavour is an art of seasoning. And, green chilly does more than adds hot and spicy taste to food. It has many health benefits as well.

Green chillies come in varieties – short and long, mild to intensely hot. They are zero in calories and cholesterol. They are loaded with many vitamins and minerals. Containing an impressive list of plant derived chemical compounds that are known to have disease preventing and health promoting properties, green chillies should be added to your daily food.

Know all about the health benefits that green chillies provide besides enhancing taste and flavour of food.

Improves immunity: Green chillies are rich in vitamin C. Regular consumption of vitamin C helps develop resistance against infections, pro-inflammatory free radicals from the body and harmful diseases by boosting immunity.

Improves digestion: When green chillies are chewed, saliva is automatically released in good amount. It helps in food digestion.

Iron booster: Green chillies tend to be a great source of vitamin C, a vitamin that can assist your body in absorbing iron from a vegetarian diet and hence plays a key role in your body’s ability to metabolise iron. Also, they improve haemoglobin levels being a natural source of iron and help fight anaemia.

Reduces blood sugar: Eating green chillies benefits people suffering from diabetes by reducing their increased sugar levels and further creating a balance in their bodies.

Anti-bacterial properties: The anti-bacterial properties of green chillies help protect the body from injurious effects of free radicals generated during stress and various diseases.

Benefits your skin: The vitamin C content in green chillies is a potent water soluble antioxidant that is essential for collagen synthesis. Collagen is one of the main structural protein required for maintaining healthy and glowing skin.

Good for the hair: Due to the presence of natural silicon that improves blood circulation to the scalp and hair follicles, green chillies act as a natural hair growth stimulator and shield follicles from harmful effects of di- hydro testosterone.

Aids weight-loss: Green chillies help burn excess fats of the body by increasing metabolism and having zero calories.

Improves vision: Being rich in vitamin A, green chillies help in improving vision among people of all ages.

Good for heart disorders: Green chillies are enriched with minerals, including potassium, manganese, iron and magnesium. These are important components that help control heart rate and blood pressure.

Bone care: Green chillies are rich in calcium and vitamin K that help decrease your risk of osteoporosis and over bleeding when you’re injured. They also contain vitamin A that is helpful in maintaining healthy bones, teeth, mucous and membranes.

Prevents constipation: To help resolve and prevent constipation, choose green chillies that contain plenty of dietary fibre.

Stabilise mood: Green chillies contain capsaicin that aids the release of endorphins (feel good hormone) into the brain. Hence they are known as mood stabilisers.

Green chillies are a must for a hearty meal. Remember to consume in moderation to maximise the fitness doles. Excess of it can cause inflammation and sometimes even stomach cancer.