Bell Peppers (Capsicum) Contain Immense Health Benefits

Colorful bell peppers have different names in different parts of the world. In Asia and Europe they are called capsicum, bell peppers in America and Canada, sweet or red pepper in Britain. Colorful capsicum with crunchy texture and bitter taste is considered and cooked as vegetable but botanically it is fruit. However, it contains immense benefits and healing properties for many dangerous diseases. This colorful vegetable contains more Vitamin A, C and E antioxidants than any other vegetables which protect you from free radicals. It is a good source of carotenoids and beta carotene and minerals like potassium, zinc, copper and manganese.
Nutritious Value of Capsicum or Bell Peppers
Capsicums are full of valuable nutrients, minerals and required vitamins which keep you healthy. A cup of sliced green bell peppers of 90 grams has following nutritious value:

Calories	28
Potassium	250 mg
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sugar	4 g
Dietary Fiber	1.3 g
Protein	2 g
Vitamin C	150 %
Vitamin A	16 %
Vitamin E	9 %
Vitamin B-6	6 %
Calcium	1 %
Magnesium	2 %

Health Benefits of Bell Peppers
Although capsicum is considered dense food for health but consuming them with other vegetables and fruits multiply the benefits. Here are few of them:
1) Boost Immunity: Vitamin C and flavonoids in bell peppers boost immune system and stimulate while blood cell to fight against various infections and ailments like asthma, wheezing, lung infection and cancers.
2) Improve Eye Vision: Red capsicum is very useful to improve eye vision. High amount of Vitamin C, beta carotene and carotenoid like lutein prevent your eyes from cataracts and macular degeneration which are related to visual loss in aged people.
3) Anti-Cancer: All types of capsicum contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients which prevent you from various cancers like prostrate, cervix, bladder and pancreas. Capsicum boosts immunity to fight against ailments and infections as well.
4) Good for Skin: Antioxidants prevent you from free radicals which damage skin cells and bell peppers are full of antioxidants. Consuming red sweet peppers regularly helps in rejuvenating skin health and keeps the texture in good position.
5) Improve Digestive System: Capsicum improves digestive system by relieving gastro and stimulates bowels. It is considered a very useful herb in protecting you from stomach ulcer, diarrhea and colic.