Capsicum -Green

29. Capsicum-Green

About

An ancestral spice, capsicum (peppers) is a diverse and pungent edible fruit from any of the varieties within the Capsicum genus. Capsaicin is found in the fleshy membrane of both sweet and hot peppers and in higher concentration in the seeds. This natural fruit may be used fresh or dried as a culinary spice, added to teas or taken in capsules to reap its medicinal benefits.

Capsicums also called peppers or bell peppers contain three reasons to be loved. One, it adds an active personality to your food due to its vibrant color. Two, it combines into any dish and gets out a certain zing and savor. While they belong to the same family like chilies, capsicums are mild-flavored and can jazz up a salad, provide a perky chomp to your pizza or pasta, and tastes incredible when roasted. 
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Nutritions

The health benefits of capsicum include relief from stomach issues, back pain, muscle spasms, headaches, cancer, skin aging, peptic ulcers, menopausal problems, lower risk of cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes. It has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, and may also provide relief from pain related to arthritis. Capsicum also helps with fibromyalgia and psoriasis.

Green capsicums provide more than 100% of the daily requirement of Vitamin C. Capsicum is rich in several phytonutrients especially antioxidants, dietary fiber and minerals like manganese, potassium, copper and magnesium. It is rich in Vitamin A, C, E, K, B6 and small amounts of Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

Uses

Capsicum can be used raw in salads, marinated and tossed into pasta, cooked and sieved and made into pepper sauce. Strips of capsicum can be grilled along with other vegetables served as a vegetable platter.