Question of the Day: What are the benefits of red bell peppers?
Quick Answer: Red bell peppers offer many benefits due to their high nutritional and antioxidant content.
According to WebMD, half a cup of raw, sliced red bell peppers contains over 200% of the RDA of vitamin C. Vitamin C is an inflammation fighter and potent antioxidant that boosts your immune system and helps protect your cells from free radicals.
They also report that the high vitamin A (47% RDA) and beta-carotene content found in red bell peppers can help protect your eyes from damage, aid in healing wounds, and boost your white blood cell count.
Red bell peppers are also rich in:
- Antioxidants
- B6 (Pyridoxine)
- Fiber
- Potassium
- Protein
- Vitamin K
And contain some magnesium, iron, vitamin E, and copper. All of which are considered essential to maintaining good health.
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