Top 9 Benefits of Capsicum

It is just more than what the color of the veggie makes us happy for, and much more than just being a veggie which has plenty of antioxidants in it. Yes folks, the delightful capsicum has come a long way than just being a source of antioxidants or a culinary delight. The veggie has beautiful colors no doubt and the name for the veggie is derived from where it comes. For example;

• The British call them chilli peppers, green peppers, red peppers or even sweet pepper
• The Canadians call them bell peppers
• The Americans call them bell peppers
• Australians and Asians call them capsicum
• Across the world capsicums are also called paprika, jalapeno and cayenne as well
• Capsicums are available across the globe in varied names and colors. For example;
• Purple and green capsicums are known for their high pungent quality and bitter taste
• Yellow and red capsicums are known for their mild flavor and sweetness
• Red peppers are actually green capsicums that have ripened over time.

The benefits:

The stronger the colour of capsicum, the more amount of anti-oxidants found in them, say experts. It is said a small capsicum can give one a lot of vitamin C all on it’s own, much more than grape or citrus foods.
The phytochemical range in each capsicum colour would be different, and so would the nutrients be as well. Let’s take a look at which colour capsicums would do what, nutrition wise.

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• Yellow capsicum provides zeaxanthin and Lutein
• Red capsicum provides lycopene and astaxanthin
• Orange capsicum provides carotene, alpha, beta and gamma
• Purple capsicum provides anthocyanin

Experts opine that the concentration of vitamins, A,C and E all of which are antioxidants too are very high in capsicums. This is why we say, eat your capsicums to ensure that the free radical damages are neutralized in the long run. With the help of such anti-oxidants, the body would be free from toxicity and carcinogenic effects too. Apart from the mentioned nutrition benefits, capsicums are rich houses for the following;

• vitamin B complex
• potassium
• manganese
• thiamine
• molybdenum
• tryptophan
• copper
• cobalt
• zinc

Capsicum health benefits:

For many centuries now, the use of capsicums has been extensive, especially for health and well-being. However, it is only in recent times that the medicinal and healing properties for the same are being studied and researched on. In most cases it has been proven that capsicums indeed are remarkable for their healing and medicinal properties. The veggie is dense and full of nutrients, and when combined with other veggies, fruits and herbs, the capsicums’ nutrient quotient is on the double.

1. Anti fungal and anti bacterial qualities found in capsicum, along with antiseptic healing properties too. This is good news for those who try combating cases of food poisoning. Capsicums also help people suffering from fungal and viral problems, yeast infections, shingles, ringworms and the works as well.

 The antioxidants are higher in capsicums of darker colours, and we all know how important it is to have antioxidants as a gladiator, which would help us fight free radical damages the natural way.

3. If you or someone you know suffers occasionally from blood clotting, capsicums can help. This is because the veggie has vitamin C in it, which prevents the clotting of blood and reduces the risks of strokes too.

4. A capsicum a day can keep cancer at bay, say experts. This is because of the rich source of phytonutrients and antioxidants in it. The two when combined can help prevent cancers, especially around the prostrate, pancreas, bladder and the cervix.

5. Bring down your cholesterol levels, the LDL to be specific by munching on capsicums, say experts. The antioxidant concentration in dark capsicums are higher than the light ones, which when eaten would help fight the oxidation process in the blood. In doing so, you not only bring down LDL levels, but also battle high blood pressure too

6. When the winds blow cold and rough, cold feet can happen. Ancient remedies prescribe cutting a capsicum into half and placing them in your socks. The heat in moderate amounts generated from the capsicum piece would keep the feet warm and toasty

7. Need help with your bowel movements, enjoy a capsicum tonight. The next morning the capsicum would show you how well it worked on the digestive tract. Even the gas problems in the stomach would be done away with. Doctors say, capsicums help with stomach ulcers and other infections too

8. The immune system needs help, which is why capsicums are recommended since it has vitamin C in it. Vitamin C helps the white cells battle it out, and hence the immunity is boosted on a large scale when capsicums are consumed

9. Enhance your metabolism by indulging in capsicums everyday. This would help lower triglycerides and burn calories efficiently as well.

Other benefits of capsicums:

a. With a capsicum eaten, the vitamin C would help heal the body from within, repair and build up damaged tissues internally, support the mucous membranes, stop nose bleeding and more.

b. Thanks to the abundance of vitamin C in capsicums, your eyes would be in good health, good vision, good eyesight etc, and you would not have to worry about macular degeneration, cataracts and astigmatism too

c. Capsicums help as pain relief gladiators, since it doesn’t allow pain to be transmitted. The next time you have a migraine or a headache, eat a capsicum

These were the best nine reasons why we love capsicum. If you would like to share some of your tips and ideas with us, please feel free to write in or comment below. We love hearing from you as we love sharing with you.