Health benefit of Bell pepper

Nutritional highlight 
Bell pepper is a good source of vitamin C, beta-carotene, vitamin  k, thiamine, folic acid, and vitamin B6. Beside that, bell pepper also a very good source of various phytochemical with antioxidant activity such as chlorogenic acid, coumeric acid, and zeaxanthin. Red bell pepper contain lycopene that offer protection to eye and against cancer.

Health Benefits
Bell pepper exert protective effect against cataracts, possibly due to their vitamin C and lycopene. Consumption of bell peppers was associated with a reduce risk for cataract surgery. Bell pepper also contain capsaicin, flavonoids and vitamin C which prevent blood clot formation and reduce risk of heart attack and stroke.


*Bell pepper are among the top foods on which pesticide residue have been most frequently found. So buy organic Bell pepper or wash thoroughly before consume. 

Reference: The Encyclopedia of Healing Food