Good To Know - Red Bell Peppers
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Red bell peppers are healthier than their sibling peppers
(green, yellow and orange) because they stay on the vine longer and are given
more time to absorb vitamins and minerals. Containing more than 200% of the
body’s recommended daily allowance of vitamin C, red bell peppers are
categorized as one of the healthiest vegetables. High amounts of vitamin C help
with the absorption of iron, which can be beneficial for those suffering from
an iron deficiency.
Even though the red bell pepper is more sweet than spicy hot,
it causes a thermogenesis in the body, which increases the metabolism and can
therefore help with weight loss.
Also high in vitamins A and E, the pepper is full of
antioxidants, which neutralize the damage-causing free radicals spiraling
throughout the body. The redder the fruit or vegetable, the better it is for
the body.
