Black pepper is produced from the pepper plant, this black pepper is green in color before unripe. In this world, black pepper is not only available, some other color pepper is also available such as red pepper, white pepper, green pepper and pink pepper. Food is playing a vital role in the health of the human being. There are several different types of food items present in this world, each and every food item having its own taste.
Every food item provides health benefits to the human body. In this article, we will see one of the most important food items in human being’s day today. This is the most valuable food item in ancient times. Lots of kings and royal people are adding this food item in their daily food diet, because of its anti-poisoning properties. Yes, that food item name called “Black pepper”
The native of Black pepper South Asia and Southeast Asia, and it has been known to Indian cooking since at least 2000 BC. In 2020, Vietnam was the world’s largest producer and exporter (producing 270,192 tonnes or 36% of the world total). Some other major producers of black pepper are Brazil, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, China, and Malaysia. Around the world the most widely traded spice is peppercorn, accounting for 20% of all spice imports.
Nutrition’s in Black pepper
One tablespoon of ground black pepper contains moderate amounts of vitamin K, iron, and manganese, with enough amounts of other essential nutrients, protein, and dietary fiber.
- Antioxidants: The main compound present in it is alkaloid piperine, this is mostly contributing to the health benefits of the human body, including providing antioxidant properties.
- Anti-inflammatory: Black pepper also contains anti-inflammatory properties. According to paper published on Black Pepper in national library of medicine: it has anti-inflammatory effects, when combined with turmeric and ginger, had anti-inflammatory effects on the same level.
Health benefits of Black pepper
- Good for Skin care: The ‘King of Spices’; black pepper is a best natural remedy for boosting the skin health. Many of them said it prevents skin pigmentation (Vitiligo). While facing this health issue, people’s skin appears white and this is also called white patches. Some medicine products available in the pharmacy market to restore skin color. It protects the skin from any sort of skin pigmentation and maintains the original color of skin. Regularly consuming it helps to overcome the wrinkles in the skin surface. It also avoids premature ageing and eliminates dark spots in the skin.
- People can take this spice in the raw or cooked form and it is good enough for rejuvenating their skin. If people are suffering from acne, then using the try it, this will help their skin flush away the intoxicants in it and smoothen it. People should apply the pepper paste by just crushing some black pepper and applying it over their skin and surely they will find the difference.
- Good for Hair healthy: Modern generation youths are suffering from hair related problems such as dandruff, hair loss problem and dry hair issue. Dandruff problems will encourage hair loss problems. It is an awesome natural remedy to deal with dandruff problems. People should take some black pepper and crush it as powder and mix with a few curd. Just apply this paste to the scalp and let it dry for a minimum of 30 minutes. Also, do not use in excess as this can result in the burning of the scalp. Don’t use shampoo for the next 24 hours after applying it to hair, because this may cause side effects. People can also use lime juice instead of curd to the crushed seeds and apply it to the scalp and then wash it after 30 minutes. Regularly doing this action will make the hair shiny and smooth.
- Encourage Weight Loss: Around the world, most of the people are facing heavy weight gain problems, this will open a door for several health issues. Reducing body weight is an important thing. Consuming black pepper tea encourages weight loss, because it contains a rich amount of antioxidants properties and burns the fats present in the body. Regularly consuming it helps to lose weight.
- Good for Digestion: Fast food diet will affect the digestion process, it supports good digestion and when it is consumed raw, hydrochloric acid is released by the stomach and helps in breaking down the proteins. This process will clean the intestines and barricade people from other gastrointestinal diseases. So people don’t forget to add a pinch of black pepper or black pepper power to all of their food.
- Deal stress problem: Young generation is troubled from the stress problem due to smart devices and some other environmental conditions. Stress is a dangerous problem, now it is spreading around the world. There is no exact remedy or medicine available to deal with stress problems. However, raw black pepper can be given to stress people to chew and this will change the mood of the person. While people chewing raw black pepper releases mood-inducing chemicals to the brain that will keep the mind calm and soothing all the time.
Tips for Using Black Pepper in Cooking:
- Black pepper can be added to salads by sprinkling a pinch of salt on them.
- Add some pepper powder while frying an omelette.
- Add some pepper to soups, sauces, steak and Bacon, fish and meat.
- People can add some of the hamburgers and sausages.
- Add some black pepper to mashed potatoes.
