Though mythically chilies have been considered to be a contributory factor for many gastrointestinal irritations and even linked with increased risk of various kinds of cancer.

On the contrary it has been discovered now that they actually have unique nutritional and anti cancer attributes.

Hot and flavoury chillies are the most packed source of vitamin C and the carutinoids - the precursors of vitamin A.

The Red pigment of chillies is rich in bioflavoroids. The most powerful antioxidants that are credited with preventing many diseases.

The "heat " in the chillies comes from capsaicin - a fat solcible bitter compound capsaicin is concentrated mainly in the while ribs and seeds of the fruit.

Capsaicin is also an antiinflammatory and analgesis agent for external human use. Further it also helps in rapid digestion by stimulating salvation, gastric secretion and gutmotility

It is claimed that "eating chilies may cause the stomach to secrete more mucus which protects its lining against corrosion by irritants such as acid. Burning pain on the tongue and throat excite the brain to secrete endorphin- natural morphine which blocks pain sensations and induces a kind of euphoria.

How ever in conclusion, the use of chillies should be in moderation as excessive use may irritate the gastrointestinal tract and hence it is contra indicated for those suffering from piles and colitis.

CAFFEINE - IS IT YOUR VEHICLE TO COFFINS :
In take of caffeine is increasing day by day in the form of coffee, tea ,coke , chocolate, chocolate flavored bakery products etc.

Caffeine has deleterious health effect, as it increases blood pressure, induces cardiac palpitations as an extension of stress signed to the heart. Caffeine intake releases adrenaline which acts as a stress depressant by raising blood pressure. Caffeine is chemically methylxanthine, and similar in structure to that of purive. So it plays the role of inhibitor in biochemical reactions requiring ademine and guamine base. Thus caffeine restricts the connession of cyclic adenosive mono phosphate (C-AMP) to adenosive mono phosphate (AMP) and thereby hindus important biochemical reaction in the body.