Consumption of pepper can help us shield our body, while helping to prevent infections, cardiovascular disease, joint disease, eye disease and in general it improves health and maintains a strong immune system.

Peppers have an important nutritional value, so it is worth consuming them often, as they ensure our body health and well-being.

Experts claim that peppers have antioxidant activity. There are green, yellow, red and orange peppers. Pepper can be sweet or hot.

Let's see in more detail what the consumption of pepper offers us.

Green pepper strengthens our immune system, as it is a very good source of vitamin C. This vitamin helps prevent colds and infections in general. It is also rich in vitamins A, B6, potassium, folic acid and flavonoids.

Red and orange pepper is rich in antioxidants, lycopene, vitamins K, A, C. Their consumption helps maintain eye health and vision.

It is good to consume peppers in different colors, as well as vegetables in different colors in general. Hot pepper, due to the capsaicin it contains, activates the metabolism preventing the accumulation of fat.

In general, peppers of all colors are rich in B-complex vitamins, folic acid, vitamins A and C, lycopene, as well as carotenoids. They have a strong antioxidant effect, thus contributing to the prevention of cardiovascular disease and anti-aging. At the same time, the consumption of colored vegetables, such as peppers, can protect our body against infections and the common cold.

In fact, scientists claim that the pepper content of vitamin C is so important that it is considered equal to a glass of fresh orange juice. Finally, the content of pepper in vitamin A and fiber stimulates health and well-being of the body.

You can eat pepper either raw in a cool summer salad or cooked in various ways.

Source: doctoranytime.gr