Did you know that black pepper was once used as currency and presented to the Gods as a sacred offering? We are very lucky that this wonderful spice is now readily available as it has some incredible benefits.

Where ever possible add in a pinch of black pepper to your daily meals. The Black Pepper stimulates the taste buds and an alert is then sent to the stomach to boost the hydrochloric acid secretion, which in turn improves digestion.

The stomach requires hydrochloric acid as it is essential for the digestion of proteins and other food components. If the body is unable to produce sufficient hydrochloric acid the food can stay in the stomach for an extended period of time, and this can result in heartburn or indigestion, or can possibly pass into the intestines, where it can be used as a food source for unfriendly gut bacteria resulting in the production of gas, irritation and/or diarrhea or constipation.

What are benefits of black pepper?

• Recognized as a carminative (helps prevent intestinal gas)
• Contains diaphoretic (promotes sweating)
• Is a known diuretic

Black Pepper has also been identified to have remarkable oxidant and bacterial effects. Not only does black pepper assist you with obtaining the greatest benefit from your food, the outer layer of the peppercorn also encourages the breakdown of fat cells, keeping you slim while giving you energy to burn.

So do yourself a favor and spice up your meals with some Black Pepper – your body will thank you for it!!

If you would like more information regarding the benefits of whole foods and the curative features that they possess then check out Don Tolman’s Farmacist Desk Reference – it is a sensational book that every household should have.

Farmacist Desk Reference

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