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Power Foods - Part 12 - Peppers
(Information from The Power of Food - Bonnie Raffel R. D., Author)
(Information from The Power of Food - Bonnie Raffel R. D., Author)
Whether
peppers are red, green, or yellow-orange. they are rich in antioxidants and
provide a variety of minerals and vitamins.
Health benefits include; lowering the rates of many cancers, boosts
immune system, and strengthens eye health.
Bell Peppers - are also called Sweet Peppers,
which are rich in vitamins A and C. They
come in a variety of colors ranging from green to brown. Green bell peppers are not as hot, due to a
recessive gene that decreases capsaicin which is responsible for the
"heat" found in peppers. The
yellow, orange, or red peppers provide high concentrations of antioxidant
carotenoids. The red pepper also
provides lycopene which fights against many cancers. Pimento and paprika are made from red bell
peppers. Try adding fresh chopped peppers to meat salads, add as extra topping
to pizza and sandwiches, add to cooked vegetables, or enjoy eating as a raw
snack.
Jalapeno - is the best known chili pepper and
easy to find. This pepper can be red or green and contains compounds called capasicinoids,
which provide anti-inflammatory properties and anticancer benefits. The Chipotles (smoked Jalapeno) are available
dried. Try adding to stews and soups,
removing seeds to reduce heat.
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