Nutrition Niblits-The Powerful Pepper
September 28, 2012It happens to all of us. We get that sudden urge for a snack and mosey on in to the kitchen to raid the refrigerator or cupboards. Oh, but what to snack on? How about a healthy cup of bell pepper? Here are 10 reasons why a bell pepper is one of your best choices for a healthy and nutritious snack.
- Bell peppers are very rich in vitamin C and vitamin A.
- One cup of raw, red bell peppers gives your body approximately 290 percent of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C and 105 percent of the RDA for vitamin A.
- Bell peppers have significant amounts of vitamin B 6
- They are a great source of dietary fiber.
- One bell pepper contains only 30 to 40 calories.
- Bell peppers are a great source of antioxidants.
- Red bell peppers contain lutein, a phytonutrient that benefits against macular degeneration.
- They are also a good source of lycopene which has been shown to lower the risk of prostate, bladder, cervical and pancreatic cancers.
- Bell peppers contain about 110 grams of water which is necessary for fat burning success.
- They are low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium.
Have you had your pepper today?
Did You Know?
-The bell pepper is not a vegetable. It is a fruit!
- The white and pulpy inner cavity of the bell pepper is a rich source of flavonoids and can be eaten.