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Amazing Health Benefits Of Pepper by Nobody: 1:24pm On Dec 20, 2014 |
Health Benefits of Peppers Peppers don't have that spicy image for nothing. This vegetable is an excellent way to spice up otherwise bland dishes. Peppers come in a beautiful array of colors and shapes. They add flavor, color, and crunch to many low-calorie dishes. Health Benefits of Peppers All peppers are a good source of vitamins A, C, and K. All peppers are rich in vitamins A, C, and K, but red peppers are simply bursting with them. Antioxidant vitamins A and C help to prevent cell damage, cancer, and diseases related to aging, and they support immune function. They also reduce inflammation like that found in arthritis and asthma. Vitamin K promotes proper blood clotting, strengthens bones, and helps protect cells from oxidative damage. Red peppers are a good source of the carotenoid called lycopene, which is earning a reputation for helping to prevent prostate cancer as well as cancer of the bladder, cervix, and pancreas. Beta-cryptoxanthin, another carotenoid in red peppers, is holding promise for helping to prevent lung cancer related to smoking and secondhand smoke. Besides being rich in phytochemicals, peppers provide a decent amount of fiber. Hot peppers' fire comes from capsaicin, which acts on pain receptors, not taste buds, in our mouths. Capsaicin predominates in the white membranes of peppers, imparting its "heat" to seeds as well. The capsaicin in hot peppers has been shown to decrease blood cholesterol and triglycerides, boost immunity, and reduce the risk of stomach ulcers. It used to be thought that hot peppers aggravated ulcers. Instead, they may help kill bacteria in the stomach that can lead to ulcers. Both hot and sweet peppers contain substances that have been shown to increase the body's heat production and oxygen consumption for about 20 minutes after eating. This is great news; it means your body is burning extra calories, which helps weight loss. Red Sweet Bell Pepper, Fresh Serving Size: 1/2 cup sliced Calories 12 Fat 0 g Saturated Fat <1 g Cholesterol 0 mg Carbohydrate 3 g Protein <1 g Dietary Fiber 1 g Sodium 1 mg Vitamin A: green pepper 170 IU red pepper 1,440 IU Vitamin C: green pepper 37 mg red pepper 87 mg Iron <1 mg Carotenoids: green 268 micrograms red 1,146 http://home.howstuffworks.com/peppers3.htm |
Re: Amazing Health Benefits Of Pepper by waleadex(m): 2:22pm On Dec 20, 2014 |
Thanks op for the info. |
Re: Amazing Health Benefits Of Pepper by Mprex(f): 2:39pm On Dec 20, 2014 |
Op, it would have made more sense if you used the word "benfits" other than "implication". Nice info btw |
Re: Amazing Health Benefits Of Pepper by itsabdul(m): 3:27pm On Dec 20, 2014 |
Peppers are also beneficial in cases of • Constipation Pepper have been long ago known to stop constipation. This is due to their fiber content, as well as the presence of a substance known as capsaicin. They make pepper to act as a mild laxative and also an anti-flatulent. [url=foodsanddiseases.com/pepper-properties-and-health-benefits-medicinal-uses/]check other health benefits of pepper[/url] |
Re: Amazing Health Benefits Of Pepper by Nobody: 10:28pm On Dec 22, 2014 |
Mprex: noted |
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