The benefits and harms of bell pepper

Sweet pepper is used in the recipe of a large number of culinary delights, perfectly emphasizes the taste of meat dishes, goes well with almost everything. Did you know that eating bell peppers is not only delicious, but also very healthy? This article will tell you how bell peppers are useful and harmful.

The benefits of bell pepper

This vegetable contains a large number of various substances useful for our body. This is truly a vitamin bomb. And more specifically:

• all known vitamins, especially a lot of C;
• trace elements - potassium, phosphorus, zinc, iodine, iron.

It should be noted, however, that the richest vitamin C - yellow fruits. The amount of vitamin C contained in them is able to saturate the body with this element for up to 5 days, with the use of only 1 vegetable at a time. Please note that the highest concentration of this vitamin is contained in the cells of the pepper near the stalk, just the place that housewives most often throw away.

Positive effect on the body when eating bell pepper:

• prevention of iron deficiency;
• stimulation of immunity;
• improving the work of the cardiovascular system;
• fight against bad mood, loss of energy;
• normalization of the digestive tract;
• stimulation of metabolism, as a result - weight loss;
• reducing the risk of lung disease, which is especially important for smokers;
• prevention of renal ailments;
• strengthening hair and nails;
• preventive therapy of the organs of vision;
• relief of conditions during stress;
• the minimum calorie content is only 27 calories in red fruits, even less in green ones;
• rich carbohydrates and fiber, with a minimum amount of proteins and fats - useful for calculating B / W / U food composition;
• prevention of seizures and strengthening of muscles in general;
• anti-inflammatory agent;
• helps to accelerate skin regeneration;
• regulates sugar levels;
• prevention of development cancerous tumors;
• lowering blood pressure;
• prevention of formations blood clots.

The harm of bell pepper

I would like to immediately clarify that bell peppers are useful - this is definitely. Of course, there are a number of contraindications that should be taken into account when building your daily diet. By the way, restrictions directly depend on the state of health. This vegetable will not harm a completely healthy body.

Do not include a fanatical obsession with pepper, use the product wisely.

Contraindications to the use of a Bulgarian vegetable:

• heart disease - ischemia and rhythm disturbances;
• ulcer;
• gastritis;
• epilepsy;
• rapid excitability of the central nervous system;
• hemorrhoids;
• chronic kidney disease;
• liver ailments;
• individual reaction to the product.

If you find yourself in the list above, be sure to check with your doctor about the possibility of using this vegetable.

Purchase vegetables only at official points of sale and in season. This is very important, as pepper has the ability to store nitrates. Therefore, beautiful foreign products are best avoided. It is best to grow this vegetable yourself to be sure of its quality.

Only fresh peppers are most useful. During heat treatment, more than 60% of useful microelements break down. And peppers baked in the oven can do much harm. For example, after the oven, substances that contribute to the development of caries are synthesized in it.

Bulgarian pepper during pregnancy

Benefits of pepper for pregnant women:

• elimination of muscle spasms;
• increased concentration of attention;
• strengthening the immune system;
• establishment of the digestive tract;
• thinning blood;
• elimination of toxins and toxins from the body;
• removal of nervous tension;
• fight against insomnia.

As contraindications - all the same list indicated a little earlier. Thus, for the healthy body of the expectant mother, who eats all products in moderation (the permitted daily dose of this vegetable is 150 g), pepper is indicated for mandatory use.

By the way, this product perfectly retains its qualities after freezing. And you need to properly freeze bell peppers as follows:

1. Select suitable fruits. They should be fresh and firm enough. No signs of decay or spoilage. It is better to put soft fruits on blanks.
2. Wash the pepper, dry it, remove the seeds and stem.
3. If you want to freeze in pieces - chop.
4. Place the fruit on a tray and place it in the freezer.
5. Stir the peppers every 30 minutes to prevent them from sticking to each other or the pan.
6. Once completely frozen, pour into a bag, tie and place in the freezer compartment.