Health enthusiasts across the world will agree that healthy food need not be boring, dull or tasteless, as is rightly proven by this colourful Hot Stepper in your kitchen ‘Capsicum’. It not only adds colour but also crunch and zing to your daily food.
Capsicum is native to America, now grown around the world. It is available in lovely bright yellow, red and green varieties, also called bell peppers, chilli peppers or simply peppers.
Capsicums are not just attractive but a powerhouse of nutrients like Vitamins C, A, K, minerals like potassium, fibre and a gamut of antioxidants like Beta-carotene, leutin to name a few.
Health Benefits:
- Capsicum is excellent for its antioxidant properties and prevents cell damage, thus reduces the risk of heart diseases and cancer.
- The excellent vitamin profile works great for anti-ageing and skin health, improves vision, boosts immunity and helps blood clotting.
- It also helps in managing Diabetes and High Blood Pressure.
- The high fibre and low-calorie content in capsicum is a winning combination for weight watchers, adding the fact that capsicum is a commonly used veggie in salads and stir-fries that gives a rainbow effect and adds appeal to the diet.
Capsicum in all its colours is an extremely versatile veggie and can be used in pizza toppings, pasta, soups, as side dishes in various cuisines, as a spice in dried form (paprika) to name a few.
So add this HOTTIE to your diet as often as possible to achieve soaring success on the Health Charts!
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