Black pepper is a spice that has been used in food since ancient times, for most of us its taste is known since childhood. It is appreciated for a pleasant moderately sharp aftertaste, which is given with it to a variety of dishes. Black ground pepper, like any food, has good and harmful for the body.
Why is black pepper useful?
The benefit of black pepper is that it is able to activate digestion. Due to its thermogenic properties, black ground pepper accelerates the process of metabolism. The nutritional value of black ground pepper is due to its rich and rich biochemical composition. This seasoning contains:
- vitamins of group B - B1, B2, B6, B9;
- beta carotene and vitamin A;
- choline, vitamins C, K and PP;
- mineral salts of zinc, calcium, phosphorus , potassium, magnesium, fluorine, manganese and copper.
It is impossible not to mention such properties of black pepper as the ability to raise body temperature, bactericidal, diaphoretic, diuretic and cleansing effects on the body. The use of black pepper in moderate amounts helps:
- fight infections;
- stimulate the digestive tract;
- helps to cleanse the body of toxins;
- decrease in increased gas production in the intestine.
Scientists have proven the property of black pepper to stop bleeding and prevent the formation of cancer cells.
Black pepper for weight loss
Thermogenic and stimulating properties of black pepper are used for the purpose of losing weight. Like many spices, black pepper perfectly copes with the task of splitting fats, diaphoretic, laxative and diuretic effects help get rid of excess fluid, toxins and toxins.
The composition of the seasoning includes the substance piperin,
However, do not get carried away and increase the maximum allowable dose of black pepper, which is 5 grams per day, otherwise you can trigger heartburn and diarrhea . People with digestive system diseases, hypertension and arrhythmia should stop using this spice or reduce it to a minimum.