Apart from making your salads sweeter and adding flavor to your broth, bell peppers are loaded with nutrients. Although the red bell peppers are the richest in nutrition, the yellow and green are great for your health too.
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Check out some great benefits of eating bell peppers:
1. Healthy eyes
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Bell peppers contain carotenoids which keep your eyes healthy and protect them from age-related diseases.
2. Rich in folate
Folate is especially great for pregnant women. It helps in the healthy development of the fetus. Bell peppers are a great source of folate.
3. Immunity
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If you have a weak immune system or you keep on getting sick, try eating bell peppers. They are rich in vitamin C which helps in boosting the immune system. The orange bell peppers are the best in terms of vitamin C.
4. Good for weight loss
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Bell peppers have no fat nor calories. Incorporating them in your salads is thus important if you are trying to lose weight.
5. Antioxidants
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You need to consume more foods rich in antioxidants. This is because antioxidants prevent chronic diseases such as cancer.
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