Vitamin C
Peppers aren't just tasty and versatile, they are also extremely healthy. This obviously applies to all fruit and vegetables in general, but if you compare the vitamin C content of the pepper to that of oranges, the pepper is truly head and shoulders above its closest competitor: peppers contain up to 3 times as much vitamin C as oranges! The pepper is therefore the fruit vegetable with the highest vitamin C content.
Vitamin C - and therefore the eating of peppers - fights infections and helps to protect the body against cancer and heart and vascular diseases. The vitamin C content does vary per colour; the orange peppers are the strongest vitamin bombs in this specific area.
Even more vitamins
In addition to vitamin C, the pepper also contains vitamins B1 and B2.
Vitamin B1 supports the brain functions, energy production, protein absorption and digestion. Vitamin B2 is important, to name just one, for repairing and strengthening the skin, hair, nails and eyes.
Minerals
Peppers also contain an important number of minerals in addition to the aforementioned vitamins. The main ones are calcium, iron and sodium. Of course we all know calcium is good for our bones. But did you know it can also help to reduce muscle pain? Iron is important for the body, as it transports the oxygen in your blood throughout your body. Sodium ensures you have a good moisture balance in your body and will therefore prevent you from dehydrating.
Plus the conical pepper has an incredibly high folic acid content, no less than 90 micrograms per 100 grams. Folic acid is important for women who are pregnant or who are hoping to become pregnant.
Plus peppers contain very few calories!