Health Benefits

Chili peppers and chili powder are often used to flavor foods, while especially spicy chilis may be reserved for dares. But hidden behind the spicy flavor of this vegetable is an array of health benefits you should know about. Here are just a few of the benefits you may enjoy when eating chilis. 

Reduce Duration of Sickness

If you’re the type of person who drinks orange juice when you’re sick, then you already know the importance of Vitamin C when it comes to boosting your immune system. 

Studies show that, while Vitamin C can’t completely prevent the common cold, taking more Vitamin C when you’re sick can reduce the amount of time your sickness lasts. Serving for serving, chilis are loaded with even more Vitamin C than oranges. So, if orange juice isn’t your thing, you can feel good about snacking on chilis when you’re sick instead.