Green chile rich in benefits
Green chilies are rich in vitamins A and C with the dried
version higher in vitamin A and the fresh version higher in
vitamin C. They can contain as much as six times the
amount of vitamin C as a single orange. Their vibrant
color signal high amounts of the antioxidant
beta-carotene, which supports the cardiovascular system,
as well as helps maintain the health of the skin, eyes and
immune system. Green chilies also contain vitamins B and
E, and are a good source of iron and potassium. They
do not contain fat or cholesterol and help block the
body's absorption of cholesterol while remaining low in
calories.
Green chilies are rich in vitamins A and C with the dried
version higher in vitamin A and the fresh version higher in
vitamin C. They can contain as much as six times the
amount of vitamin C as a single orange. Their vibrant
color signal high amounts of the antioxidant
beta-carotene, which supports the cardiovascular system,
as well as helps maintain the health of the skin, eyes and
immune system. Green chilies also contain vitamins B and
E, and are a good source of iron and potassium. They
do not contain fat or cholesterol and help block the
body's absorption of cholesterol while remaining low in
calories.
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Health Benefits
- Chili pepper contains plant derived chemical compounds that are known to have disease preventing and health
promoting properties. - Chilies contain health benefiting an alkaloid compound in them, capsaicin which gives strong spicy pungent
character. Early laboratory studies on experimental mammals suggest that capsaicin has anti-bacterial, anti-
carcinogenic, analgesic and anti-diabetic properties. It also found to reduce LDL cholesterol levels in obese
individuals. - Fresh chili peppers, red or green, are rich source of vitamin-C. 100 g fresh chilies provide about 143.7 mcg or about
240% of RDA. Vitamin C is a potent water soluble antioxidant. It is required for the collagen synthesis in the body.
Collagen is the main structural protein in the body required for maintaining the integrity of blood vessels, skin,
organs, and bones. Regular consumption of foods rich in vitamin C helps body protect from scurvy; develop
resistance against infectious agents (boosts immunity) and scavenge harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals fro the
body. helps remove harmful free radicals from the body. - They are also good in other antioxidants like vitamin A, and flvonoids like beta carotene, alpha carotene, lutein,
zeaxanthin, and cryptoxanthins. These antioxidant substances in capsicum helps to protect body from injurious effects
of free radicals generated during stress, diseases conditions. - Chillies contain minerals like potassium, manganese, iron, and magnesium. Potassium in an important component of
cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure. Manganese is used by the body as a co-
factor for the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase. - Chilies are also good in B-complex group of vitamins such as niacin, pyridoxine (vitamin B-6), riboflavin and thiamin
(vitamin B-1). These vitamins are essential in the sense that body requires them from external sources to replenish.