Sweet bell pepper

The homeland of pepper is tropical areas of Central America. There it grows in the wild and is a perennial plant. In the northern latitudes, pepper is grown as an annual. Why in our country pepper is called "Bulgarian" no one has yet been able to find out, pepper has as much in common with Bulgaria as with all other countries. But the fact remains, and currently pepper in Russia is one of the most popular and beloved vegetables.

In terms of taste, peppers can be divided into two types: hot pepper and sweet pepper (the same "Bulgarian"). This is exactly what we will talk about now. Sweet pepper has received very wide application in cooking, as it has a great taste, in whatever form it is served to the table. Pepper can be consumed fresh, added to salads, boiled, stewed, fried, baked. As a rule, peppers are cooked in combination with other products, but this does not detract from its merits. The benefits of pepper have been known since ancient times.

Benefits of pepper

The composition of pepper includes a large amount of essential minerals, namely, potassium, phosphorus, iron, sodium, zinc, iodine, calcium, etc. , these minerals contribute to increasing immunity, strengthening the protective functions of the body.

One of the main beneficial properties of pepper is the high content of vitamin C. In terms of this indicator, pepper significantly exceeds lemon and blackcurrant. More of this vitamin is found in well-ripened fruits than in undergrown, which we are used to picking in the summer. It is noteworthy that vitamin C in combination with vitamin P, which is also found in a significant amount in pepper, is able to strengthen the walls of blood vessels, which unequivocally indicates the benefits of pepper for the most important of the systems - blood.

A lot in pepper and vitamin A, which has an extremely beneficial effect on the condition of hair, skin, improves vision. Vitamins of group B are shown to people facing stressful situations, as they are able to restore mental balance, return peace and excellent mood. Pepper is extremely useful for people engaged in mental labor and the elderly. These vitamins are useful for those who suffer from diabetes mellitus, dermatitis, edema.

Pepper has a positive effect on both the female and male body. For women, pepper is especially useful during pregnancy, it helps to maintain the health of bones and hair. Men's hair is also preserved and looks better, pepper serves to prevent baldness.

Bell pepper is considered sweet only in comparison with bitter pepper. It has less sugar than tomatoes and carrots. Therefore, pepper can definitely be recognized as a dietary product. The calorie content of pepper is not much at least 26 kcal. 100 gr. , therefore, the use of pepper will not affect the figure in any way.

The harms of pepper

However, with pepper, not everything is so clear. It is contraindicated in people suffering from angina, hypertension, ulcerative diseases, gastritis with increased acidity, liver and kidney diseases during their exacerbation. The harm of pepper will be felt by people who use people with epilepsy and sleep disorders.