Black pepper is one of the most common spice in cuisines around the world, ever thought of the benefits of black pepper for weight loss?
Black pepper powder is prepared by grinding peppercorns, the dried berries of Piper Nigrum. Known as the ‘king of spices”, it is being used in Ayurveda for centuries due to its powerful, plant-based ingredients.
You may not believe it, but in ancient Greece, black pepper was used as currency for trading goods.
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If you never explored the benefits of black pepper for weight loss before, here’s how it helps your weight-loss journey:
Nutritional Value of Black Pepper
As per nutrition value, one teaspoon of black pepper contains the following nutrients:
Black pepper contains zero fat, protein, and sodium. It is a good source of vitamin K and vitamin A. It also contains a good amount of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, etc.
Let’s find out the how this sharp, spicy pepper is incredibly beneficial for weight loss:
1. Promotes Digestion
Poor digestion is one of the culprits of weight gain; because your body is not able to absorb and assimilate nutrients completely. Moreover, due to indigestion, your body is unable to eliminate waste efficiently.
As per research, adding raw black pepper to your foods releases hydrochloric acid (HCL) in the gut that prevents acidity. Where HCL aids digestion by resolving a number of gastric issues.
Moreover, black pepper also helps in the detoxification of the intestines and maintaining healthy gut flora.
Therefore, a sprinkle of raw black pepper quickens the digestion process to aid your weight loss journey.
2. Boosts Immunity
Black pepper is full of vital minerals and vitamins that strengthen your immune system. It is a good source of vitamin A, C, and K that improve your immune functions.
Most weight-loss diets can be threatening to the immune system due to the deprivation of essential nutrients. Therefore, adding black pepper to your diet foods can boost your immunity.
Moreover, black pepper is a nutrient-rich spice that contains riboflavin, calcium, folic acid, thiamin, copper, and pyridoxine. In fact, it’s considered a nutritious addition to the diets of pregnant women too.
3. Rich In Antioxidants
Weight-loss diets are mostly based on anti-oxidant packed foods. Antioxidants are well-known to fight fat and prevent obesity.
Black pepper contains a plant-based compound called piperine that has powerful antioxidant properties.
Diets rich in antioxidants also prevent damage to your cells due to free radicals. A test-tube study on rats found that ground pepper or piperine supplements help in reducing free radical damage.
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4. Improves Nutrient Absorption
Black pepper boosts the absorption of nutrients such as selenium and calcium. The utilization of beneficial plant-based compounds it also increased like those found in turmeric and green tea.
With better absorption of nutrients, your body gets the maximum energy necessary to carry out daily tasks with ease. Moreover, as diet foods are limited, so it’s important to have a healthy gut that optimally absorbs necessary nutrients.
5. Reduces Appetite
Black pepper is beneficial to curb appetite. In a small-scale study, 16 participants reported curbing of appetite after having a black pepper beverage in comparison to those having flavored water. However, a few other studies couldn’t back up the conclusions.
6. Promotes Gut Health
Black pepper helps in maintaining a healthy gut microbiome. Our gut bacteria is responsible for improved immune functions, better mood, prevention of chronic diseases, etc.
Studies reveal that black pepper increases good gut bacteria for improved digestion and lower stress (responsible for weight gain).
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7. Improves Bowel Movement
Constipation and irritable gut can interfere with your weight loss efforts.
Black pepper is considered to treat a lot of gut issues by increasing bowel movements. It’s a great remedy for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to slightly regulate gut health. Regular intake of black pepper aids in preventing nausea, constipation, and other bacterial gut disorders.
8. Boosts Weight Loss
Apart from absorbing maximum nutrients from foods, black pepper aids in breaking down ‘fat cells’ to increase metabolism.
Black pepper greatly improves metabolism. Sometimes, the reason for being unable to shed those extra kilos is slow metabolic rates. All you need is to add a sprinkle of black pepper to your drink or green tea and have it twice or thrice a day.
If you have raw pepper followed by a workout, your body will help you get rid of maximum toxins and excess water.
Final Verdict
You may have never thought of the vitality of black pepper in your diet, but it can pace up the number of kilos you lose with diet foods.
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Please do have a look at our collection products prepared using Black pepper:
Phalsa Sharbat
Rose Thandai or Shardai Powder
Butterscotch and Cashew Thandai
Kesar Pista Thandai Powder
Zero Sugar Thandai Powder
Aam Panna with Pudina
Imli Ka Amlana
Kacha Aam Bombs
Guava Atoms
Amla ki Khatti Meethi Launji
Anardana Atoms – Homemade Churan Goli
Bedmi Poori Mix – Homemade
Nani Maa’s Meethi Saunth
Kairi Jholiya / Aam Panna- 100% Natural Concentrate Syrup
Chicken Pickle – 100% Himalayan
Kadaknath Pickle (Wild Black Chicken Pickle)
Chicken Pickle – Bone Variant
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