Nutrition in red pepper

Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, it is a new star in the “anti-cancer fighters”, vitamin C and vitamin E are the most heroic warriors in fighting cancer. The chili is a treasure trove of vitamin C, especially red pepper contains about twice as much vitamin C than green peppers, more than nine times in vitamin A. It is because of the pepper is rich in powerful anticancer weapons, so it can through the dissemination of spicy to prevent cancer cells reproduce.

Red pepper which also contains carotene and carotenoids beneficial to humans, can turn into vitamin A in the human body, in enhancing human vision, preventing night blindness is very effective. Red peppers also contain phytochemicals “capsaicin”, it is kind of pharmaceutical raw materials which not only can clear nasal congestion, but also make the respiratory tract unobstructed, also have blood circulation, cold, stagnation, stomach and efficacy, appropriate to eat chili can stimulate saliva secretion, increase appetite. When the chili spicy stimulate the nerve endings of the tongue, mouth, brain will immediately commands the systemic "alert", rapid heart beat, increased secretion of saliva or sweat, gastrointestinal extra work, accompanied by the release of endorphins. If you eat more, brain would think the pain hit again, release more endorphins. Continuous release endorphins make people feel relaxed and excited, to produce spicy food after the "pleasure". Another reason of eating chili addictively is the effect of capsaicin.

Red pepper with spice can remove the smell from dishes, high nutritional value, can keep out the cold, enhanced appetite, sterilization efficacy. In addition to the rich in carotene, a red pepper contains approximately 5000 international units of vitamin A to meet the daily demand of adults, in addition, it also containing more than 100 milligrams of vitamin C. They are rich in antioxidants, can neutralized harmful free radicals in the body, oxygen molecules beneficial to human health. Long-term intake of red pepper, as well as the role of anti-aging.

According to capsaicin manufacturer, hectogram red pepper contains calories 32 kcal, 1.3 g protein, 0.4 g fat, 8.9 g carbohydrates, 3.2 g dietary fiber, vitamin A232 micrograms, 1390 micrograms of carotene, thiamine, 0.03 mg, riboflavin 0.06 mg, nicotinic acid 0.8 mg, vitamin C144 mg, vitamin E0.44 mg, 37 mg of calcium, 95 mg phosphorus, 2.6 mg of sodium, 16 mg of magnesium, 1.4 mg iron, 0.3 mg zinc, 1.9 micrograms of selenium, copper 0.11 mg, 0.18 mg manganese, 222 mg of potassium.

Red pepper is rich in vitamins and other food peppers can increase appetite, enhance physical strength, to improve the cold, frostbite, vascular headache and other symptoms. The peppers are rich in vitamin C, to be able to control heart disease and coronary artery disease, lower cholesterol. Contains more antioxidants can prevent cancer and other chronic diseases. Enables the airway for the treatment of coughs and colds. The chili can inhibit stomach intra-abdominal parasites.

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