nutrients than green. Red bell peppers also contain lycopene, which is a carotene that
helps to protect against cancer and heart disease.
Possibly due to their vitamin C and beta carotene content, bell peppers have been
shown to be protective against cataracts. Just like other nutrient-dense vegetables,
bell peppers contain many different powerful phytochemicals. Bell peppers have also
been shown to prevent blood clot formation and reduce the risk of heart attacks and
strokes probably due to their content of substances such as vitamin C, capsaicin, and
flavonoids. Although chili peppers contain a higher amount of those substances, bell
peppers should still be promoted especially for individuals with elevated cholesterol
levels.
Sources:
Murray , Michael N.D.. The Encyclopedia Of Healing Foods.
New York: Atria Books, 2005.
Centers For Disease Control And Prevention-5 A Day.
National Agricultural Library-USDA. usda.gov.
Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia
helps to protect against cancer and heart disease.
Possibly due to their vitamin C and beta carotene content, bell peppers have been
shown to be protective against cataracts. Just like other nutrient-dense vegetables,
bell peppers contain many different powerful phytochemicals. Bell peppers have also
been shown to prevent blood clot formation and reduce the risk of heart attacks and
strokes probably due to their content of substances such as vitamin C, capsaicin, and
flavonoids. Although chili peppers contain a higher amount of those substances, bell
peppers should still be promoted especially for individuals with elevated cholesterol
levels.
Sources:
Murray , Michael N.D.. The Encyclopedia Of Healing Foods.
New York: Atria Books, 2005.
Centers For Disease Control And Prevention-5 A Day.
National Agricultural Library-USDA. usda.gov.
Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia
Bell peppers are packed with
several nutrients. They are a
good source of vitamin C,
thiamine, vitamin B6, beta
carotene, and folic acid. Bell
peppers also contain a large
amount of phytochemicals that
have exceptional antioxidant
activity. Those phytochemicals
include chlorogenic acid,
zeaxanthin, and coumeric acid.
When comparing the nutrient
values of the different bell
peppers, studies have shown
that red bell peppers have
significantly higher levels of
several nutrients. They are a
good source of vitamin C,
thiamine, vitamin B6, beta
carotene, and folic acid. Bell
peppers also contain a large
amount of phytochemicals that
have exceptional antioxidant
activity. Those phytochemicals
include chlorogenic acid,
zeaxanthin, and coumeric acid.
When comparing the nutrient
values of the different bell
peppers, studies have shown
that red bell peppers have
significantly higher levels of
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