Da Lat Baby Bell Pepper is also known as sweet pepper, produced on high technology, according to VIETGAP standards in Lam Dong where there is a cool climate, suitable for peppers to grow naturally. Unlike other members of the chili family, they are shaped like a bell, with a thick and crispy skin. Bell peppers have many colors such as green, red, orange, yellow, round body like a bell, aroma, very sweet and crisp taste, less pungent and not spicy like other peppers.

Nutrition

Nutritional ingredients: Bell pepper contains vitamins A, C, E, B6, K, folate, fiber and antioxidant organic compounds, carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin, minerals such as cobalt, zinc, copper, molybdenum, manganese and potassium.

Use

Bell peppers provide many essential vitamins and nutrients for the body, so it is extremely necessary to prepare bell pepper dishes to supplement your daily nutrition. Here are some uses of bell peppers that you should not ignore:

Enhance eyesight

Lutein and zeaxanthin are carotenoid pigments that protect the macula of the eye from the harmful effects of blue light, help improve eyesight and fight oxidative reactions that damage the retina of the eye.

Currently, zeaxanthin is found abundant in red bell peppers, orange bell peppers and most in green bell peppers. According to AAO recommendations, a person should consume 2 mg of zeaxanthin per day. Besides, red bell peppers also provide about 75% of the vitamin A needs needed to enhance eyesight, help see better at night and prevent chickenpox.

Prevent anemia

Sweet peppers contain an abundant amount of iron, besides they provide 300% of the vitamin C needed per day, while vitamin C is both a powerful antioxidant and helps enhance iron absorption in the intestine.

You can eat raw bell pepper as a fruit to supplement nutrients for the body. Combine with other iron-rich foods such as red meat, liver, spinach to ensure the body is full of iron, avoiding the risk of anemia.

Improve cardiovascular health

Sweet peppers have a lot of powerful antioxidants that help neutralize and prevent the effects of free radicals that damage the body’s cells. They also have the effect of reducing the level of bad cholesterol in the blood, avoiding the risk of developing chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke and cancer.

Phytonutrients in green bell peppers also have the ability to relax the respiratory tract and reduce shortness of breath in people with asthma, thereby minimizing the number of times and the incidence of the disease.

Helps sleep well, balance mood

The combination of magnesium and vitamin B6 in bell peppers helps reduce anxiety, nervous tension and strengthen the body’s natural immune system. Vitamin B6 also contributes to the production of melatonin, helping to improve sleep quality and supporting the balance of your “biological clock”. In particular, they are very useful for women in reducing premenstrual symptoms such as fatigue, pain or mood swings.

In addition, bell peppers also have a good effect on the skin, helping to brighten the skin, strengthen the hair, make the hair strong and long. With the effective uses of bell peppers, choosing bell peppers for family dishes will definitely be a wise choice for housewives.

How to prepare

Bell pepper can be used to mix salads, as an ingredient combined with meats, seafood and other ingredients to create attractive stir-fry dishes, such as: stir-fried beef with bell peppers, fried squid with bell peppers, stir-fried chicken tenderloin with bell peppers, fried fish cakes with bell peppers,… stewed curry, grilled dishes, soups, soups, making juices. An Phu Cooperative’s bell peppers are safely produced on high technology, complying with VIETGAP standards, so you can completely rest assured when using them to prepare dishes for your family. Here are some suggestions to make meals more attractive and diverse thanks to this nutritious bell pepper!