• 17 April, 2021
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Benefits of Peppers

Peppers are very low in calories and very rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E, excellent sources of fiber, potassium, and folate, among many other benefits.

Peppers (100gr) are mainly made up of the following nutrients:

• Calories: 31

• Water: 92%

• Protein: 1 gram

• Carbohydrates: 6 grams

• Sugar: 4.2 grams

• Fiber: 2.1 grams

• Fat: 0.3 grams

• Vitamins C

• Vitamins B6

• Vitamins K1

• POTASSIUM

• FOLATE

• Vitamins E

• Vitamins A

• Capsanthin

• Violaxanthin

• Lutein

• Quercetin

• Leuitonia

DID YOU KNOW THAT PEPPERS ARE FRUITS?

An interesting fact about peppers is that they are fruits low in carbohydrates but rich in vitamins and minerals, add them to your daily diet.

Bell peppers contain many healthy antioxidants, such as capsanthin, violaxanthin, lutein, quercetin, and luteolin. These plant compounds are associated with many health benefits.

INCLUDE PEPPERS IN YOUR DAILY DIET AND THAT’S HOW YOU TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH:

• Eye Health:
  Bell peppers contain more than 30 different types of carotenoids, including alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lycopene, lutein, cryptoxanthin, and zeaxanthin.

• Increases immunity: the amount of vitamin C also increases with ripening and bell peppers are full of vitamin C.

• Balance the mood:
  If you feel sad, try increasing the amount of vitamin B6 you consume. B6, found naturally in bell peppers, helps your brain make serotonin and norepinephrine, two chemicals that affect your mood.

• Natural Sleep Aid: Can’t Fall Asleep at Night?
  Eat some bell peppers! The vitamin B6 found in bell peppers also helps in the production of melatonin, which your body needs to regulate its internal clock.

• Weight Loss:
  Bell peppers are very low in fat and calories, about 1 gram of fat and 29 calories per cup, making them an ideal snack option or a great addition to the main meal.

• Beautiful Skin: Peppers contain a solid amount of Vitamin E, which helps keep skin looking fresh and youthful and hair strong and vibrant.

• Prevent Cancer:
  Carotenoids also have powerful antioxidant effects that can prevent certain types of cancers. Carotenoids deactivate free radicals, which are the oxygen atoms that damage cells and react with other molecules in your body. Be sure to let the peppers ripen to maximize the number of antioxidant benefits they possess – ripening increases the carotenoid content in the peppers.

• Prevention of anemia

  Anemia is a common condition characterized by a reduced ability of the blood to carry oxygen. One of the most common causes of anemia is iron deficiency, the main symptoms of which are weakness and tiredness. Not only are red bell peppers a source of iron, but they are also exceptionally rich in vitamin C, which increases iron absorption from the gut. In fact, one medium red bell pepper can contain 169% of the RDI for vitamin C.

• Helps With Pain:
  Capsicum relieves chronic pain in two ways. Vitamin C and vitamin K, both present in bell peppers, have anti-inflammatory properties, reduce swelling, and protect against osteoporosis. Capsaicin also relieves chronic pain.

• Heart-healthy: The anti-inflammatory properties of bell pepper also reduce inflammation in the arteries. That means bell peppers help prevent heart disease and diabetes.

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