Health Benefits of Bell Pepper

Nutritional value of Bell Pepper:

1 medium bell pepper contains 30 calories, 0 g of fat and ample fiber. They also contain vitamins A, B9 and C as well as minerals.

Disease-fighting factor:

• The vitamin C in bell peppers helps prevent atherosclerosis which can lead to heart disease.
• Red, orange and yellow bell peppers contain lycopene which prevents prostate cancer.
• Bell peppers contain folic acid which prevents birth defects.

Interesting fact:

One bell pepper provides more than 100% of the recommended daily value for vitamin C.