Wednesday, October 8, 2008

health benefits of bell pepper

http://www.everynutrient.com/healthbenefitsofbellpeppers.html

  • good source of vitamin C, thiamine, vitamin B6, beta carotene, and folic acid.
  • contain a large amount of phytochemicals that have exceptional antioxidant activity.
  • Red bell peppers contain lycopene, which is a carotene that helps to protect against cancer and heart disease.
  • be protective against cataracts.
  • Just like other nutrient-dense vegetables, bell peppers contain many different powerful phytochemicals.
  • 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.

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