Science of healthy nutrition
Fresh peppers are excellent sources of vitamin A and vitamin C ,as well as phenolic compounds.They are said to be rich in provitamin A carotenoids beta -carotene,alpha -carotene,and beta -cryptoxanthil as well as xanthophylls.Bell peppers have been shown to exert low antioxidant activities.
Vitamin C is an excellent antioxidant that helps prevent oxidative stress.It also plays an important role in collagen synthesis to prevent scurvy, a vitamin C deficiency disease.
I am a student of food science. Am enthusiastic about healthy nutrition and science. I believe a good health is a gift with which we can accomplish anything in life.However, it's our responsibility to maintain our good health by eating nutritiously. The science behind what we consume and its effects to our health is my major concern."Garbage in Garbage out" though a cliché, emphasizes better. I am sure if we'll be conscious about our dietary requirements, we will indeed kick out some chronic dietary related illnesses. View more posts
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