Moscow-Sana
A Russian nutrition expert announced that adding sweet pepper (capsicum) to the daily diet has a positive effect in the case of people suffering from cardiovascular problems.
And RIA Novosti news agency quoted expert Yekaterina Markova that sweet pepper is an important source of vitamins such as A, E, B2, B5, B9, PP and mineral elements such as zinc, iron and potassium. It also contains a high percentage of vitamin С and to preserve vitamin С pepper must be cut before eating it directly.
She added that sweet pepper provides the body with dietary fiber, which is found in a high percentage, especially in the red type, where its effect is noted when added to the diet of people who are predisposed to cardiovascular diseases thanks to vitamin Р and vitamin С, it helps to improve the flexibility of the walls of blood vessels.
She pointed out that pepper is from the nightshade family, so it may cause some hidden allergies, as well as those who suffer from autoimmune diseases should exclude it from their diet, and advised those who suffer from unpleasant symptoms such as bloating, gas or stool disorder, to eat it cooked.