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- Black pepper, a healing and warming spice can help relieve cold and cough symptoms, aid weight loss and support heart health.
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Black pepper, also known as black gold in ancient times due to its medicinal properties and unique flavour, is highly advised in winter for curing cold and cough related ailments. Dr Avik Roy, Golf view healthcare & Research Institute, MBBS, MD, DNB 1, CCEBDM, ccdm, ccgm, ccigc, ccdr, ccgdm, Consultant shares benefits of adding black pepper to your diet. (Pixabay)
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Weight loss: Black pepper can help you lose weight due to its wonderful component piperine that inhibits the formation of new fat cells, and thus aiding in prevention of obesity. (Unsplash)
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Detox: Black pepper can help in detoxing the body. The spice helps enhance the detoxification enzymes and reduces DNA damage. (Freepik)
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Prevents cancer: Black pepper can help prevent cancer. Piperine, a major alkaloid constituent of black pepper, has antitumour activities in a variety of cancers.
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Cleanses your intestines and stomach: Piperine in black pepper is known to be a great internal cleanser. Adding this spice to your diet can be good for your digestive health.
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Dark chocolate helps in reducing the amount of bad cholesterol in the body, and hence helping in boosting cardiovascular health and keeping heart diseases at bay.(Unsplash)
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