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Health & Fitness

Health Benefits of Peppers & Easy Recipe for Savory-Stuffed Red Peppers with a Special Sauce

One of the easiest and tastiest dinners I make regularly is stuffed peppers. I have a feeling this doesn’t sound that revolutionary and exciting….am I right? But it’s actually really delicious, satisfying and appeals to all the eaters in my family. The health benefits of bell peppers are so many that I love to incorporate them into my meals whenever I can.  This dish makes them the centerpiece!  

According to a very informative website, Care 2 Make a Difference, the important reasons you should eat bell peppers are: 
 
1) Bell peppers are low in calories! So, even if you eat one full cup of them, you get just about 45 calories. Bonus: that one cup will give you more than your daily quota of Vitamin A and C!
2) They contain plenty of vitamin C, which powers up your immune system and keeps skin youthful.  The highest amount of Vitamin C in a bell pepper is concentrated in the red variety.
3) Red bell peppers contain several phytochemicals and carotenoids,  particularly beta-carotene, which lavish you with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
4) The capsaicin in bell peppers has multiple health benefits. Studies show that it reduces ‘bad’ cholesterol, controls diabetes, brings relief from pain and eases inflammation.
5) If cooked for a short period on low heat, bell peppers retain most of their sweet, almost fruity flavor and flavonoid content, which is a powerful nutrient.
6) The sulfur content in bell peppers makes them play a protective role in certain types of cancers.
7) The bell pepper is a good source of Vitamin E, which is known to play a key role in keeping skin and hair looking youthful.
8) Bell peppers also contain vitamin B6, which is essential for the health of the nervous system and helps renew cells.
9) Certain enzymes in bell peppers, such as lutein, protect the eyes from cataracts and macular degeneration later in life. 

I find that the red bell peppers are the best for flavor, color and taste. Get the recipe for Multigrain-Veggie Stuffed Red Peppers an Avocado-Sriracha sauce at:http://veganamericanprincess.com/health-benefits-of-red-peppers-and-multigrain-veggie-stuffed-red-pe...

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