Question of the Day: What are red bell peppers good for?
Quick Answer: Red bell peppers contain high levels of many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making them a healthy part of any diet and good for you in general.
Of particular note, They are very rich in vitamin A (47% RDA per half-cup sliced), which is essential to maintaining healthy skin and vision and may help heal wounds and promote high white cell growth.
A half-cup of sliced raw red capsicum also contains 159 percent of your recommended daily allowance of vitamin C. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent that boosts immunity and lowers blood pressure.
Nutrient-dense, red bell peppers also contain:
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin A
- Riboflavin
- Potassium
- Niacin
- Magnesium
- Iron
- Folate
- Calcium
- Beta-carotene
