Bell peper-Red

Eye Health

The most common types of failing eyesight are macular degeneration and cataracts, lying at the root of old age and infections. Bell pepper consists of higher amount of Lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoids which is highly likely to ameliorate eye health considerably in case of sufficient consumption. Indeed, they protect the human retina, the light-sensitive inner wall of the eye, from possible oxidative damage.

Anti-Cancer Benefits

Bell pepper is replete with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients, providing countless anti-cancer merits. The risk of cancer increases due to chronic excessive inflammation and chronic unwanted oxidative stress. These factors can be counterbalance with regular intake of phytonutrients having antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Besides, bell peppers also contain health supportive sulphur compounds. The enzymes found in bell pepper help to prevent gastric cancer and oesophageal cancer. Carotenoid lycopene found in bell pepper is also effective in the prevention of prostate, bladder, cervix and pancreas cancer.

Prevention of Anemia

One of the most common causes of anaemia is lack of enough Iron and major symptoms are weakness and fatigue. Bell pepper is filled with a considerable source of iron and vitamin C and the latter in bell pepper can pave the way for absorption of iron. If bell pepper, as great source of vitamin C and Iron, is consumed on a regular basis with iron-based foods, this can help boost your body’s iron stores, decreasing the risk of anaemia.

Weight Loss

Bell peppers are amazingly low in fat and calories- about 1 gram of fat and 29 calories per cup, making them a valuable supplement for the main meal. This small amount of fat is sufficient to provide reliable storage for bell pepper’s fat-soluble nutrients.

Anti-inflammatory properties

Bell pepper consists of phytochemical constituents, which produce an anti-inflammatory response proving to ease peripheral neurogenic pain such as related to Crohn’s disease, an inflammatory disease of the bowel. Another example of peripheral neurogenic inflammation is cutaneous pain of the skin. Its creams and balms are often massaged topically onto the skin with care taken to avoid open areas and mucous membranes. The burning effect of capsicum is felt when applied to the skin. This is caused by an inflammatory response of the peripheral nerve endings, but regular application deadens the sensory nerve endings which relieve chronic diabetic neurogenic pain. Some recommend that the anti-inflammatory effect of capsicum help to relieve pain related to arthritis. Its cream can also be used as an option for treating this disease.

Cardiovascular Health

It has been proved by researchers that flavonoid that existed in a bell pepper is of great advantage to preventing coronary heart disease. Bell pepper is vasodilative. The suggested effect of the vasodilative properties of the bell pepper is the improvement of hypotension and decreased heart rate. Vasodilatation allows for the betterment of blood flow, leading to better oxygenation of organ tissues. This is mainly due to the tachykinins, a known bioactive ingredient in bell Pepper.

Supports the Immune System

Vitamin C in Bell pepper is essential for securing a healthy immune system and for building strong collagen to support skin and joints. It is helpful in lowering the risk of arthritis and reducing inflammation. Apart from that Vitamin K aids in the formation of blood clots. It is important for developing strong bones and protecting cells from oxidative damage.

Strengthens Hair Follicles

Bell pepper is quite beneficial for hair as they are excellent source of vitamin C which is essential for hair health. Vitamin C helps in the proper absorption of iron, therefore ensuring that there is enough iron in red blood cells to carry oxygen to hair follicles. Vitamin C is also used in the formation of collagen. Collagen is required by hair follicles, blood vessel and skin to stay healthy and for their optimal growth. Vitamin C deficiency can cause dry, splitting hair that breaks easily.

Hypoglycaemic

Research has proved capsicum may stimulate insulin production, resulting in lower blood glucose. This could determine a possibility of capsicum to beneficial in preventing the onset of type II diabetes and its potential complications. The hypoglycaemic upsides of capsicum are most concentrated in green Bell pepper.

Red Bell Pepper

Serving size: (114 g)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 32Calories from Fat 2.1