Capers are mainly used as a seasoning or for garnishing. They are redolent with flavor but surprisingly have many health benefits as well. Tangy, spicy and exotic, capers add a delightful touch to Italian dishes.

After these pea-sized buds are cultivated, they are dried in the sun and used in pickles due to their tangy lemony flavor. Ancient history says capers were used in Sumerian food. Each 100 grams capers contain 5 gram carbohydrate, 0.4 gram sugar, 3 grams dietary fiber, 0.9 grams fat, 2 gram protein, 4 mg vitamin C, 138 IU vitamin A, 24.6 mg vitamin K, 0.88mg vitamin E, 0.652 mg niacin, 0.139 mg riboflavin,1.7 mg iron, 2960 mg sodium, 40 mg potassium, and 96 KJ energies.

Here are the health benefits:

1- Antioxidant Powers:

Capers contain flavonoid compounds like rutin and quercetin that are potent antioxidants. Both these compounds are potent sources of antioxidants. Antioxidants are molecules that inhibit oxidation of other molecules. Antioxidants are known to prevent free radical, which can cause cancer and skin related diseases.

2- Mineral Mine:

Capers have been an excellent source of various minerals such as iron, copper, calcium, and sodium. Calcium is very beneficial in building strong bones, and teeth. Iron helps our muscle to store and use oxygen. It is a part of many enzymes that help our body to digest food.

3- Vitamin Vitality:

Capers consist of a good amount of Vitamin K that helps to increase the density of your bones. It helps to lower the chances of bone related issues such as osteoporosis, arthritis, etc. which happens due to a reduction in bone density.Vitamin A in Capers improves eyesight and helps us see in the dark. This essential vitamin helps our body fight off infection and retains our immunity system. Capers are also full of Niacin which protects against cardiovascular diseases and also supports cognitive functions, the nervous and digestive system.

4- Fiberlicious Good:

Capers are potent sources of fiber. Fiber reduces constipation. A tablespoon of capers contains 0.3 grams of fiber, about 3 percent of your minimum recommended daily fiber intake.

5- Bad Enzyme Buster:

People who include fat and red meat in their daily diet should eat capers since it destroys certain byproducts found in meat and foods which are rich in fat. These byproducts are often responsible for cancer and cardiovascular disease.

6- Rheumatism Relief:

Capers have been used as a treatment for rheumatic pain in ancient Greece.

7- Relieves Flatulence:

Caper relieves stomach ache and flatulence. In addition, these spicy buds are eaten for improving appetite.