Black peppers come in use for almost all recipes. Ancient times have seen usage of Black peppers is a currency. If that was not enough, many cultures still offer Black Pepper to please the Gods. It is grown on wines in hot and humid climates and has been cultivated for ages. It importance in medicine cannot be challenged. Almost all alternative medicines have Black Peppers as their ingredient.
Black Pepper readies you for digestion: Let a few grains of the Black pepper touch your tongue, or even the fragrance of the peppers signals the secretion of stomach acids, preparing the stomach for digestion. This is how it helps in digestion and makes sure that the digestive tract stays healthy.
It is a complete Carminative which means that it prevents the formation of Gas and bloating in the stomach.
If you are in the habit of consuming whole Black peppers, Chances are that you may never put on weight. Simply because the outer covering of the Black peppers are very effective in burning fat cells making the body consume extra energy and reducing fat.
Availability and Storage
In the market, you would be able to find, ground, whole or powdered form. The best way is to buy whole Black pepper and then grind at home to whatever fineness you need. This way the nutritional value of the pepper is not lost in industrial processes.
Tip to awesome Cooking
If you are planning to add Black peppers to the recipe, just sprinkle them right at the end. This way the aroma is fully retained. Else being on flame for too long will kill the special aroma and benefits!
Happy Cooking!
