Courage Momoh | Chef
Courage Momoh | Chef

@D_chefcurry

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Taste and makeup aside, what do you know about the different types of bell peppers?
Here is how you can tell the nutrients in your bell peppers based on their colors?
1. Green bell peppers are high in lutein, which is great for your eyes.
Also, they double the amount of vitamin C of an orange. Just don't overcook them.
2. Yellow bell pepper, slightly sweeter than green, has the most vitamin C and potassium than all the other colours
Yellow bell peppers also contain a compound called violaxanthin, which is an anti-inflammatory antioxidant that can help slow the growth of cancer cells.
3. Although rarely seen and more expensive, orange colour bell peppers contain significant amounts of quercetin
Quercetin is an antioxidant that has the ability to kill cancer cells, helps reduce blood sugar, and helps prevent heart diseases.
4. Red bell peppers are the highest in fibre. This helps improve digestion.
Also, red bell peppers contain
Capsanthin, which helps prevent dry eyes.
It is also a significant source of lycopene, which is great for your bone health and can lower cholesterol levels.
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