WATCH: Benefits of consuming black pepper

Pepper is a popular seasoning in every household and adds a lovely spicy taste to the food. But do you know what pepper is really doing to your body.

Black pepper is the fruit of the black pepper plant from the Piperaceae family and is used as both, a spice and medicine. The chemical piperine, present in black pepper, causes the spiciness.

Website organic facts states that black pepper has amazing health benefits which include:

• Improves digestion
• Weight loss
• Skin care
• Provides respiratory relief
• Antibacterial quality

Watch this video for more reasons why you should add black pepper to your food: