Adding bell pepper to your meal during this extreme cold will guard against cold and flu, a prevalent illness during this season, supplying you with vitamin C that exceeds what citrus fruits can offer.
Bell peppers are generally healthy and well-tolerated, but some people may be allergic to them. For this reason, they may have several health benefits, such as improved eye health and reduced risk of several chronic diseases.
Nutrition plays a significant role in eye health. Lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoids found in relatively high amounts in bell peppers, may improve eye health when consumed in adequate amounts. They may protect your retina, the light-sensitive inner wall of your eye, from oxidative damage.
Getting enough vitamin C in your diet can support your overall immune health and may have a protective role in maintaining cardiovascular health, preventing and supporting treatment for cancer and preventing and shortening the duration of the common cold.