Sweet pepper is a variety of pepper that many people who can't eat spicy in life like very much. The appearance and color of sweet pepper are very good, and the taste is also good. It is a kind of food material used by many people to season. So since it is a variety, does sweet pepper still contain rich nutrients like pepper? This article will tell you about the efficacy and function of sweet pepper.
Red and green sweet peppers are rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, folic acid and potassium. In every 100g of sweet pepper, water accounts for 92.2%, containing 0.9g protein, 0.2g fat and 6.4g carbohydrate, which can provide 113.0 kJ of heat. The nutritional composition of raw sweet pepper is almost the same as that of cooked sweet pepper. The proportion of nutrients in different varieties of sweet pepper was slightly different.
Efficacy and function of sweet pepper:
1. Help digestion
Sweet pepper is rich in cellulose, capsaicin and vitamin C, which can stimulate the secretion of saliva and gastric juice, enhance appetite and help digestion.
2. Improve immunity
Sweet pepper contains & beta- Carotene, especially bright colored pepper and sweet pepper, can enhance immunity and help promote our sleep.
3. Antioxidation
The vitamins and various trace elements contained in sweet pepper can help the human body supplement nutrition, relieve the pressure of the body, promote sleep and resist the pressure of life.
4. Prevention of scurvy
Sweet pepper is rich in vitamin C and vitamin K, which can help prevent scurvy, fight gum bleeding and anemia, and help enhance vascular elasticity.
5. Whitening and skin care
Sweet pepper is rich in vitamin C, a variety of trace elements and a large amount of water, which can help the skin replenish water, enhance nutrition, whiten and protect skin.