peppers contain an impressive list of nutrients that are known to prevent and treat diseases . Unlike chili peppers have fewer calories and fat , 100 g providing only 31 calories.

– Sweet peppers contain small amounts of capsaicin, an alkaloid compound . The first experimental laboratory studies on mammals suggest that capsaicin has anti- bacterial , anti -cancer , anti -diabetic and analgesic properties . It was also found that reduce triglycerides and LDL cholesterol levels in obese individuals .

– Fresh peppers , red or green are a good source of vitamin C , vitamin particularly concentrated in red peppers at the highest levels . 100 g red pepper contains about 127.7 mg or 213 % of the RDA of vitamin C.

– Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant , soluble in water. This is necessary for collagen synthesis in the body.