Coconut Rice Pilaf with Peppercorns
This week’s episode is about peppercorns, with a major focus on black pepper. Black peppercorns are indigenous to Kerala, India. There are different types of peppercorns (green, pink, white, and red) which I go into detail about on the show. Piperine is the active ingredient in black pepper that gives the health benefits.
Health Benefits:
Antioxidant
Stimulates the release of stomach acid, which helps in digestion
May improve cholesterol levels
A source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin E, and Vitamin A
Helps the absorption of other nutrients, for example black pepper helps our body absorb curcumin (the active compound in turmeric)
Anti-inflammatory
May help improve brain function
May help with blood sugar control
