Mini Red Pepper (100g)

Description

Very aromatic and tasty, the mini red pepper is a great accompaniment to various dishes and sandwiches, but it also stands out for its numerous beneficial properties for health.

Benefits for Health

Lose weight

Besides adding color and flavor to meals, bell peppers are low in calories and high in fiber, which promotes a longer-lasting feeling of fullness, helping to prevent potential dietary slip-ups. Furthermore, they have a thermogenic effect, thus speeding up metabolism.

Improved immune system

It is a food that helps strengthen the immune system because it contains vitamin C, which fights free radicals that oxidize cells and also helps with iron absorption.

Reduces cholesterol

Bell peppers also help reduce cholesterol because they contain vitamin C and beta-cryptoxanthin, nutrients that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, respectively.

For teeth and bones

Another benefit of bell peppers is their contribution to bone and dental health. This property is explained by the presence of calcium, an essential mineral for building and maintaining strong, resilient bone tissue.

Anti-inflammatory and nutritious

It's also rich in potassium, vitamin C, magnesium, calcium, and capsaicin, says nutritionist Suelen Leal, a volunteer at the Horas da Vida Institute. "Capsaicin is the same substance found in chili peppers and, in addition to speeding up metabolism, has anti-inflammatory effects on the body."

For the vision

The presence of vitamins A and C is a differentiator when it comes to eye health, as these nutrients are excellent in preventing diseases such as cataracts and inflammation.

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