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What is the benefit of peppers?
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Pepper nutrients: Bell peppers are good source of vitamin c, thiamine, vitamin b6, beta carotene, Folic Acid & antioxidant phytochemicals like zeaxanthin; red bell peppers are high in lycopene, a carotene that may protect against cancer & heart ds. Chili peppers are also high in vit a b & c & antioxidant bioflavinoids as well as beneficial minerals (potassium, manganese, iron, and magnesium). Capsaicin, the heat—>.
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