Red Capsicum or Red bell peppers have about fifty percent more vitamin C, eleven times more beta carotene, and a higher count of antioxidants in comparison to the other capsicum varieties.Â
Besides loads of vitamins and minerals, capsicums have a high content of fibers, micro-nutrients, and antioxidants extremely beneficial to your body like vitamins A, C, and B6, carotenoids, niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, and pantothenic acid.
Take advantage of all the well-being benefits it has been associated with like supporting weight loss by encouraging the metabolic process, maintaining a good heart well-being as it is rich in lycopene, curing iron deficiency as with its high vitamin C content helps the body to properly absorb iron, supporting hair and nails well-being with its natural silicon content, and preventing anxiety as it contains vitamin B6 and magnesium that relax the body.
Red capsicum can be served raw, cooked, grilled or sautéed.
How to store red capsicum
Unwashed capsicums in plastic bags to be refrigerated in the vegetable drawer.
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