In addition to bringing a touch of color to our dishes, peppers are an excellent source of essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Discover how it can contribute to a balanced and beneficial diet for our health.
The champion in vitamin C
With up to 150 mg per 100 g, bell pepper is fine the vegetable that contains the most: twice as much as an orange or a kiwi! Perfect for stimulating the body’s defenses and fighting against premature aging. See to eat it raw to take advantage of it, vitamins do not like heat.
The ally of our line
It really is a featherweight food because, composed of 90% water, its calorie intake, mainly carbohydrates, is minimal. In addition, its good fiber content contributes to satiety and stimulates transit, like its high water content.
The extra tone
Rich in minerals and trace elements (iron, copper, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, manganese, zinc), the pepper also contains vitamin B6, essential for good oxygenation of the body. better oxygenated, we feel less tired.
The anti-inflate weapon
The potassium content of red pepper is very high (180 mg per 100 g), that of sodium very low (less than 5 mg per 100 g), which gives it naturally diuretic properties. Ideal in summer to feel good.
Find 2 pepper recipes to enjoy this summer:
⋙ Nice-style grilled pepper salad
⋙ Peppers stuffed with meat and rice
The identity card of the pepper:
36.6 Kcal
Water: 90.2g
Carbohydrates: 5.98g
Vitamin C: 121mg
Source: Aprifel and Ciqual, values given for 100 g.
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