The healthy red bell pepper...

Who doesn’t know this bright red colour vegetable often used to spice up bland dishes? Yes, we are talking about bell pepper that comes in a beautiful array of colours and shapes. But do you know this vegetable can be magic wand for those trying hard to lose weight? Wondering how? 

Well, red bell pepper has very few calories.  This makes it an ideal snack for dieter, children and just about anyone that wants a tasty, healthy treat. One cup contains about 24 calories. You could eat two red bell peppers sliced and not make a significant impact on your calorie count for the day. Isn’t that great? Apart from this like many brightly coloured fruits and vegetables, bell pepper is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, but red peppers are simply bursting with them. Antioxidant vitamins A and C help to prevent cell damage, cancer, and diseases related to aging, and they support immune function. Red peppers are a good source of the carotenoid called lycopene, which is earning a reputation for helping to prevent prostate cancer as well as cancer of the bladder, cervix, and pancreas. Beta-cryptoxanthin, another carotenoid in red peppers, is holding promise for helping to prevent lung cancer related to smoking and second hand smoke. Besides being rich in phytochemicals, peppers provide a decent amount of fiber also.   

So what say ready to spice up your dish with some bell peppers?