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Bell peppers (and other types of peppers) are exceptionally high in vitamin C and vitamin A, and are a good source of folate, vitamin B6, potassium and vitamin E, plus antioxidants and dietary fiber.
Research highlights capsaicin, the main bioactive compound in chili peppers, for its promising health benefits, particularly for cardiometabolic health. Evidence suggests it has the potential to ...
In the study, published Tuesday in the journal PLOS Biology, Chinese researchers scanned the brains of 24 people who liked spicy foods and 22 who did not. During the brain imaging, each person ...
The bell pepper (also known as sweet pepper, pepper, capsicum / ˈkæpsɪkəm / [ 1 ] or in some places, mangoes[ 2 ]) is the fruit of plants in the Grossum Group of the species Capsicum annuum. [ 3 ][ 4 ] Cultivars of the plant produce fruits in different colors, including red, yellow, orange, green, white, chocolate, candy cane striped, and ...
Capsaicin (8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide) (/ kæpˈseɪsɪn / or / kæpˈseɪəsɪn /) is an active component of chili peppers, which are plants belonging to the genus Capsicum. It is a potent irritant for mammals, including humans, and produces a sensation of burning in any tissue with which it comes into contact.
Capsicum annuum, commonly known as paprika, chili pepper, red pepper, sweet pepper, jalapeño, cayenne, or bell pepper, [5] is a fruiting plant from the family Solanaceae (nightshades), within the genus Capsicum which is native to the northern regions of South America and to southwestern North America. The plant produces berries of many colors ...
The term "bell peppers" is never used, although in Australia C. annuum and other varieties which have a bell shape and are fairly hot, are often called "bell chillies". In Canada , Ireland, South Africa and the United Kingdom, the heatless varieties are known simply as "peppers" (or more specifically "green peppers", "red peppers", etc.), while ...
Leafy greens like kale, spinach, collard greens, arugula, Swiss chard, beet greens, and romaine lettuce are excellent sources of potassium and magnesium. These work together to regulate blood ...