Red Chilli

Everyone knows about the spicy nature of the red chilli which adds on heat and flavour to any meal. Besides giving spicy flavour, chillies add some nutritive elements to the food. Chilli pepper is belonging to the family of foods, culinary spice, red chilli is a powerhouse of nutrition. It contains vitamin C and carotene in high amount. Green and yellow chillies contain a significantly lower amount of vitamin C and carotene. Red chillies are also packed with an assortment of vitamins A, B and minerals that can help to heal a variety of illnesses from having some antioxidant factors to cancer-fighting agents. Red chillies have so many health benefits. Chilli peppers are hundreds of types that vary in shape, size, flavour, colour and "hotness." Red chillies are essential to eat for its medicinal properties. Its medicinal value is directly associated to the vast array of chemical compounds that present in the spice. They are famous for stimulating appetite and also for boosting blood circulation. Other health benefits of chilli include pain relief, fighting inflammation, cardiovascular health, cold and flu protection, weight loss and cancer prevention.