Be it red, green or yellow, sweet bell pepper‘s are primary not hot or spicy. With its beautiful shape, the bell pepper has a sweet and tangy flavor and crunchy exterior that adds a new dimension to any dish. The best thing about them? They are available all year round.
So, what’s new with bell peppers? Well, for beginners, its a good source of cartenoids (organic pigments found in animals and plants that lower a number of chronic illnesses) and is one of the many beneficial natural therapies found in your local market. Packed with vitamins C, A and E, you are sure of a healthy meal when the bell pepper is around.
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can be eaten raw or cooked. For maximum vitamin C consumption, have it ripen for a sweeter taste. A riped bell pepper is said to contain almost 300 percent of our daily vitamin C intake and is best for proper absorption of iron in the body. If what you have is unripe bell peppers,don’t fret, you can still have them ripe in more of less, 10 days.
A natural antioxidant, it is a great source of health benefits perfect for a healthier new you. Considered a super food, the combined effects of Vitamin A and C help in fighting cancer cells develop in the body.
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Other than that, bell peppers are said to improve sperm/semen quality in men. This includes sperm quality and quantity – both said to be of importance in the measure of fertility in a man. Thus, you not only keep your body fit and healthy but of your possible offspring, too.
For women, consumption of red bell pepper is both a good source of vitamin B6 (pryridoxine) which helps metabolize fats and proteins and magnesium that helps keep blood pressure normal. More so, magnesium helps in keeping bones strong and healthy. Furthermore, it is said to increase libido and a best remedy for pre-mernstrual syndrome or PMS.
More so, red bell pepper consumption is believed to be of help especially in building collagen that ensures beautiful skin inside and out. A radiating skin is a determinant of a healthy innate self and of course, a well balanced diet.
Other than that, including bell pepper in your meal could mean faster burning of calories. Because of its thermogenic action which increases metabolic rate, one is able to sweat and thus, in the process, burn more. Thus, the next time you eat and sweat, don’t worry, it’s just the bell pepper helping you be healthy.
There are a number ways on how you can incorporate red bell peppers in your diet. Roasted, blended or pureed, any which way you want, you can with the bell pepper. There are already a number of recipes that highlight the flavor of bell peppers. Just don’t over season your dish so that the flavors stand out.
Thus, the next time you want to eat healthy, include this in your repertoire of healthy dishes. Mix and match what you like and create a personalised healthy meal for you to enjoy. Truly, natural therapies never tasted this good!
