Characteristics of green pepper
Green pepper is a type of bell pepper, it is specially harvested until it turns orange, yellow or red. The vegetable came to Europe quite by accident, America is considered its homeland. Today we will find out what the peculiarity of the variety is: its composition, useful and harmful properties.
Green pepper
Nutritional value of pepper
Green bell peppers are often the main ingredient in weight loss diets. The fact is that the vegetable is endowed with a low calorie content, which allows you to eat it in large quantities without fear of gaining weight. There are about 40 calories in 100 grams of pepper.
It is thanks to the low calorie content of sweet green pepper that you can put your weight in order in a fairly short time and lose a few kg, is this not a miracle?
Indicators of BJU fetus (per 100 g):
- Carbohydrates - 7 g
- Protein - 1.5 g
- Fat -0.2 g
Application
green pepper is added to salads, meat and vegetable dishes, it will add a specific fresh taste to any dish, be it stew, lecho, some kind of sauce, pasta or stew.
Pepper composition
Vitamins
Everyone knows about the benefits of vegetables, as they contain a lot of vitamins.
green pepper is the record holder among vegetables in terms of vitamin C content, it was surpassed only by red currants and rose hips. It must be said about vitamin P, which is also present in its composition. The maximum concentration of this vitamin is found closer to the stalk, so you should not remove it completely.
Such a composition has a beneficial effect on the condition of the heart, bringing benefits to the entire circulatory system. Regular consumption of pepper will make the vessels more elastic, clearing them of plaque.
Doctors say that the presence of yellow or green bell peppers in your diet will help reduce your risk of stroke by 48%.
The vegetable is also rich in vitamin A, according to this indicator, it even surpasses carrots. If you want to have beautiful skin, prevent the formation of early wrinkles, and not lose sight with age, you should definitely include pepper in your diet.
The vegetable also contains B vitamins, which have a beneficial effect on the state of the nervous system, improve mood, and normalize sleep.
Trace elements
- Potassium is vital for the normal functioning of the heart muscle.
- Iron - has a beneficial effect on blood circulation.
- Silicon is responsible for the beauty of skin and hair.
- Iodine - has a positive effect on mental activity.
Capsoicin in green pepper
It is worth saying that the green pepper is a direct relative of the capsicum black pepper, as well as the variety such as chili. All three varieties contain a unique component called capsoicin, which gives the fruit its characteristic taste. You can be sure not to spoil the taste of the dish with pepper, because capsoicin is found in large quantities only in the seeds.
The pepper itself also contains this beneficial substance, which has a beneficial effect on appetite, improving the entire process of digestion.For this reason, the green vegetable is often used in appetizers to whet the appetite before the main course.
Useful product
Beneficial features
Green pepper can be useful in the following cases:
- Regular consumption of this type of pepper will be beneficial for hair loss, especially with alopecia in men;
- Due to the fact that Bulgarian green pepper does not contain starch, it is recommended to eat it for people with diabetes mellitus, the same applies to red pepper;
- It is recommended to be included in the menu for pregnant women, as well as for couples at the stage of planning a child. The fact is that the composition of the vegetable will be able to compensate for the deficiency of such trace elements as iron, calcium and potassium, which the expectant mother needs so much;
- Pepper contains beta-carotene, which has an extremely positive effect on visual acuity.
- Improves Digestion
- It is worth including pepper in the menu if you have problems with blood pressure, namely, suffer from hypertension
- Improves the state of immunity. With its help, you can get rid of diseases of the upper and lower respiratory tract and even get rid of asthma attacks.
- It can also be used externally, for example, making lotions and ointments based on it for the treatment of neuralgia and radiculitis.
- If you are engaged in mental work, it is worth eating green bell pepper, with its help you can improve memory and increase attention.
- Red and green peppers are often a component of cosmetic products, because they have whitening properties for the skin, and also strengthens the hair. Some people use homemade masks to get rid of freckles and simply improve their skin condition.
Cancer prevention
Scientists from Italy have come to the conclusion that bell peppers have in their chemical composition substances that prevent the formation of cancer. The most effective in the fight against breast cancer.
Of course, to cure cancer that has already developed, but its presence in the diet will be a good prevention. It is enough to eat only 1 pepper a day, this will be enough to protect yourself from an insidious disease.
Green pepper harm
Not desirable for a sore stomach
Even such a healthy product as sweet green peppers has a list of contraindications that should lead to refusal to consume it. This includes:
- Hypotension
- Gastritis
- Stomach ulcer
- Hemorrhoids
- Liver disease
- Kidney disease
How to preserve vitamins
We all know how difficult it is to preserve all the vitamins and minerals in fruits and vegetables. The shelf life of green peppers is about 7 days in the refrigerator. To increase its lifespan, you can pickle the pepper. In this case, it is possible to preserve about 70% of all vitamins and minerals. However, people with heart disease need to be careful here, as the marinade and pickles contain a high salt content, which can provoke an increase in blood pressure.
You can also freeze the vegetable, with this method it is possible to preserve about 100% of the nutrients. To do this, you need to wash the vegetable and remove the seeds and tail.
Do not re-freeze peppers so as not to destroy the remaining vitamins. For convenience, you can divide the pepper in small portions into small bags to defrost the required amount.
How to choose a pepper
If you are buying green peppers, you need to pay attention to how they look. The fruit should be firm and firm, and the skin should be smooth and free from any damage. Pay attention to the tail, it must be green and not dry.
Remember that the ripeness of a fruit can be determined not only by its size, but also by its color. The darker the color of the vegetable, the more mature it is, moreover, as it ripens, the vegetable turns a little red.
Maturity directly affects taste - an unripe vegetable will taste more bitter and may be slightly tart.If you bought an unripe vegetable, put it on the windowsill for ripening, after 2-3 days the fruit will ripen.
Now you know what the benefits and harms of green sweet pepper are, we have analyzed in detail its chemical composition and provided a list of the vitamins it contains, be sure to include it in your menu and be healthy.