Bell peppers are members of the nightshade family of vegetables, potatoes, eggplants and tomatoes are their kin. When compared to other peppers, they are much lower in the heat producing phyto-nutrient called capsaicin. What they lack in “heat power”, they compensate for with a highly dense nutrient profile. Red bell peppers provide higher Vitamin c level than citrus fruits do, when combined with their high levels of Vitamin A and E, this vegetable is transformed into an antioxidant powerhouse capable of rendering us assistance in our fight against cell damage, inflammation, age-related diseases and cancer. Lutein has been linked to reduced risk of macular degeneration, bell peppers shine once more in their ability to provide high levels of this powerful sight-enhancing antioxidant. Providing a good source of fiber and manganese, combined with high levels of phyto-nutrients and cancer fighting compounds, we can see why the Bell “sweet” pepper, deserves a round of applause and a regular place in our healthful diets.
Posted on: Sun, 16 Mar 2014 20:51:17 +0000
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