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<p><strong>Pepper ( <em>Capsicum annuum</em> )</strong> is a perennial vegetable plant of the flowering plant family Solanaceae, which also includes potatoes, tomatoes, etc. It is found in many colors and shapes.</p>
<p>You probably have heard that peppers are perhaps the <strong>richest natural source of vitamin C. Richer than lemon and orange</strong>.</p>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://topnaturalremedy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Red-Peppers-have-more-Vitamin-C-than-Oranges.jpg"><img class="wp-image-3237" src="https://topnaturalremedy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Red-Peppers-have-more-Vitamin-C-than-Oranges-1024x536.jpg" alt="Red Peppers have more Vitamin C than Oranges" /></a></figure>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Why should we keep the habit of eating peppers?</strong></h2>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>High nutritional value</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Peppers are a highly nutritious food</strong>, ie they have high nutritional and low calorific value. They contain a high percentage of water (over 92%).</p>
<p><strong>100g</strong> of fresh pepper <strong>contains only 31kcal</strong>, of 6g of carbohydrates <strong>(4.2g of sugars)</strong>, 1g of protein, and 0.3g of fat.</p>
<p>Also, the amount of fiber is great &#8211; <strong>2.1g.</strong></p>
<p>Fructose and glucose are responsible for the sweet taste.</p>
<p>As for the micronutrient composition, it is fascinating. Apart from being one of the <strong>richest sources of vitamin C (169% of the daily recommended intake),</strong> peppers are also a good source of <strong>vitamin B6, vitamin K, potassium, iron, folic acid</strong>, and <strong>provitamin A.</strong></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">High antioxidant value</h2>
<p><strong>Peppers are a rich source of a range of powerful antioxidants, including:</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Capsaicin</strong> &#8211; particularly present in red peppers, a potent antioxidant responsible for the red color.</li>
<li><strong>Violaxanthin</strong> &#8211; the most common carotenoid antioxidant in yellow peppers.</li>
<li><strong>Lutein</strong> &#8211; very important for eye health, most common in green peppers.</li>
<li><strong>Quercetin</strong> &#8211; a polyphenolic antioxidant that in several studies has proven to be a protector against some chronic diseases &#8211; diabetes, malignant and cardiovascular diseases, etc.</li>
<li><strong>Luteolin</strong> &#8211; also a polyphenolic antioxidant, with many health benefits.</li>
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<p>Antioxidants are the body&#8217;s defense mechanism against free radicals &#8211; damaging elements that exist are produced as metabolic waste in the body and oxidatively damage its various cells and tissues. The body has mechanisms to produce a certain percentage of necessary antioxidants, but still generally depends on the intake.</p>
<p>Permanent oxidative damage leads to processes of chronic inflammation or inflammation, which in the long run is one of the main reasons for the development of chronic diseases.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Food suitable for weight loss</strong></h2>
<p>Almost all vegetables are high-nutrient foods, rich in fiber. This makes it a particularly suitable food for weight loss. Apart from the fact that you can practically not overdo it, it will provide you with a range of micronutrients and antioxidant components with various beneficial effects on the body.</p>
<p>Fiber studies have linked peppers to <strong>faster and more successful weight loss</strong>.</p>
<p>This is because they <strong>lower the glycemic index of food and bind water in the stomach, which promotes satiety</strong>. They are food for the beneficial intestinal microflora, on whose balance the overall health depends.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Peppers are great for eye health</strong></h2>
<p>This property is due, above all, to 2 reasons. <strong>Provitamin A</strong> and the <strong>powerful antioxidant lutein. </strong>Also, <strong>zeaxanthin</strong> is present in slightly smaller quantities in peppers.</p>
<p>These are the two antioxidant components that a series of studies have linked to the prevention of the most common eye diseases such as cataracts and macular degradation, the number one cause of blindness in the elderly.</p>
<p>This property is due to the ability of the mentioned powerful antioxidants to significantly slow down the processes of oxidative damage by free radicals in the retina.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Prevention of anemia</strong></h2>
<p>Anemia is defined as a reduced ability of the blood to carry oxygen. The most common cause of anemia is iron deficiency, and the most common symptoms are weakness and chronic fatigue.</p>
<p>Not only do peppers contain certain amounts of iron, their high concentrations of vitamin C significantly affect the <strong>increased absorption of this mineral in digestion.</strong></p>
<p>Therefore, it is wise to eat foods rich in iron in combination with peppers.</p>
<p>However, if you want to get the most out of this vitamin from peppers, pay attention to their cooking at high temperatures, it should be minimized.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Some other health benefits of scientifically supported peppers:</strong></h3>
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<li><strong>Skin and hair health</strong> &#8211; due to the high concentration of vitamin C, which is important for <strong>collagen</strong> metabolism &#8211; an important protein for skin and hair.</li>
<li><strong>Good food for diabetes</strong></li>
<li><strong>Improved cardiovascular health</strong> &#8211; because of the rich antioxidant composition, but also because of the solid percentage of potassium.</li>
<li><strong>Better digestion</strong> &#8211; a rich source of fiber.</li>
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<p><em><strong>According to some studies, hot chili peppers can help burn fat, relieve pain, lower blood pressure.</strong></em>
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