The benefits of Bell peppers are rich in many vitamins and antioxidants, especially vitamin C and various carotenoids. For this reason, they may have several health benefits, such as improved eye health and reduced risk of several chronic diseases. All in all, bell peppers are an excellent addition to a healthy diet.
Bell peppadew also called pepper dew *1 (Capsicum annuum) are fruits that belong to the nightshade family. Peppadew Pepper is sweet cherry peppers, pimentos, sweet drop peppers, rocoto chiles, sweet red peppers, giardiniera, pepperoncini, and pickled jalapenos.
The bell pepper (also known as sweet pepper, pepper, or capsicum/ˈkæpsɪkəm/)[1] is the fruit of plants in the Grossum cultivar group of the species Capsicum annuum.[2][3] Cultivars of the plant produce fruits in different colors, including red, yellow, orange, green, white, and purple.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_pepper
They are related to chilli peppers, tomatoes, and breadfruit, all of which are native to Central and South America.
Peppers are native to Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. Pepper seeds were imported to Spain in 1493 and then spread through Europe and Asia
Also called sweet peppers or capsicums, bell peppers can be eaten either raw or cooked.
Like their close relatives, chilli peppers, and bell peppers are sometimes dried and powdered. In that case, they are referred to as paprika.
They are low in calories and exceptionally rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants, making them an excellent addition to a healthy diet.
When green peppers are harvested earlier before they have a chance to turn yellow, orange, and then red, compared to green bell peppers, the red ones have almost 11 times more beta-carotene and 1.5 times more vitamin C.
Bell peppers come in various colours, such as red, yellow, orange, and green — which are unripe. Other colours included brown, white, lavender, and dark purple all depending on the pepper dew variety.
Green, unripe peppers have a slightly bitter flavour and are not as sweet as fully ripe ones. Red peppers are simply ripened green peppers. Although some variety maintains green colour when fully ripe, however, this is part of the ripening process.
Bell Pepper Dew Prepping
Peppers are very versatile. You can add raw peppers to everything from dips and salads to pasta dishes. You can eat Peppers raw, cooked, roasting, fried, or pickled.
Roasting peppers is very easy to prepare. Cut a small slit near the stems. Grill or broil until blackened. Then let them steam by zipping them in a plastic bag for about 15 minutes before scraping off the skin and removing the stem, core, and seeds. Removing the skin before eating will prevent gas or stomach pain.
Toss red peppers in a stir-fry for a hit of colour to your dish
Burning Skin Or Eyes
When working with peppers, remember that they can burn your skin and eyes. Wear rubber gloves while you’re handling them, keep your hands away from your face, and wash your hands as soon as you’re done. Keep a glass of whole or low-fat milk nearby, too. Capsaicin won’t dissolve in water. You need some fat to neutralize it.
Burning hands and nose is something that I experienced during my Bell Pepper Dew Pickles. The first time around I picked over 2 kg peppers which take a while to clean and prep. Preparing the peppers with gloves my hands were on fire for at least two days. My hands looked normal but felt double the size with a slight red shine colour.
Do Peppers Cause Side Effects?
Let us rather look at the health benefits of bell peppers or analyze any risks of eating bell peppers. Each person’s body functions differently and shows an allergy to different food.
Here are a few Side Effects:
- Burning sensation
- Skin Irritation
- Cough
- Hot flashes
- Running nose
- Raw Peppers can cause gas
What Are The Nutritional Facts
Fresh, raw bell peppers are mainly composed of 94% water. The rest is carbs and small amounts of protein and fat with other nutrients. Nutrients differ between each colour of bell pepper. Red peppers contain the best Nutritional Facts per serving.
Proximates Vitamins and Minerals per 100g serving
Why is Bell Peppers considered important in your diet?
*2 Here is a few Healthy Facts
- Helps beats Cancer of the Bladder, cervix, pancreas, prostate, lung cancer and other cancer
- Strengthened Immunity
- Reduction of Age-related sicknesses
- Lower inflammation
- Lower risks of Arthritis
- Helps with Asthma
- Reduces blood clotting
- Strengthen bones
- High in carotenoids and lycopene and phytochemicals
- Keep your cells in shape and away from the clutches of oxidization
Did You Know?
Yellow and Red Bell Peppers contain more than twice the amount of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) found in Green Bell Peppers. Bell Peppers are cholesterol free, as well as low in fat and calories.
How Can I Use Bell Peppers?
- Raw in salads
- Cooked
- Powder
- Infusion
- Pickled
- Essential oil
- Ointment
- Capsules
Researching:
*1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsicum_annuum
*2 https://stylesatlife.com/articles