EDITOR’S PICK:
Red bell pepper is one of the most common things we use in cooking in this part of the world. Though due to personal preferences or ignorance, some people opt for other types of pepper without being aware of the myriad of benefits that can be derived from using red bell peppers in preparing your dishes.
1. Improves Eye health
It Improves eye health significantly due to the presence of beta carotene and vitamin A. This makes red bell pepper a very good choice for people who want to maintain their eye health and vision quality. So for your own good, keep adding red bell pepper to your dishes to boost your vision and eye health.
2. Anemia prevention
Anaemia is a common condition characterized by a reduced ability of your blood to carry oxygen.
One of the most common causes of anaemia is iron deficiency, the main symptoms of which are weakness and tiredness.
Not only are red bell peppers a decent source of iron, but they are also exceptionally rich in vitamin C, which increases the absorption of iron from your gut. One medium-sized red bell pepper may contain 169% of the RDI for vitamin C
3. Boost your immune system
Red bell pepper when consumed can boost a person’s immune system. This is due to the presence of powerful antioxidants like vitamin C that have an anti-inflammatory effect on the body and cells.
FURTHER READING
So when you eat or consume this type of pepper often, you are actually boosting your immune system and many other parts of your body.
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