A nutritionist has named a life-extending vegetable

Nutritionist Natalia Pavlyuk told on Monday, January 20, about the healing properties of red pepper.

"Studies have shown that variants of red pepper prolong life due to antioxidants, also this vegetable has a lot of vitamins A, B, C," - said the expert in conversation with Radio 1.

According to the expert, chili peppers, black pepper can be added to protein dishes, soups, meatballs, as well as in stewed vegetables.

"Pepper in moderate amounts is very useful," concluded Pavlyuk.

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Earlier in the day, nutritionist Elena Solomatina said that stress causes schoolchildren and adults to overeat, which eventually leads to obesity, 360.ru reported.

In addition, she said that too frequent addition of cinnamon to food can upset the balances in the body: in large quantities it negatively affects the immune system and the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract), writes RIAMO.

Earlier, on January 8, endocrinologist "SM-Clinica" Ekaterina Kazachkova told "Izvestia" that in the cold season the body needs special care. Some people's mood drops in winter and their weight grows. According to the specialist, it is not only the lack of sun and movement.

According to her, an important role is played by nutrition, which directly affects the hormonal background.