Black Peper Is Good For You

Black pepper (Piper nigrum in Latin) contains in large quantities manganese, potassium, fiber, iron, and vitamin C. However, its nutritional quality is not limited to just these four components.

Black pepper improves digestion, prevents heartburn, gas, diarrhea, and constipation. It also promotes sweating and acts as diuretic helping to get read of excessive water accumulated in body tissues.

Black pepper is a potent antioxidant with antibacterial properties and stimulates the breakdown of fat cells.

And don't forget that it's just so good in so many dishes!