Green chilies are good source of vitamins and minerals

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Green chilies are good source of vitamins and minerals
« on: July 02, 2012, 02:33:28 PM »
Green chilies are good source of vitamins and minerals




1. Green chilies are rich in vitamins A and C with the dried version higher in vitamin A and the fresh version higher in vitamin C. They can contain as much as six times the amount of vitamin C as a single orange.
2. Their vibrant color signal high amounts of the antioxidant beta-carotene, which supports the cardiovascular system, as well as helps maintain the health of the skin, eyes and immune system.
3. Green chilies also contain vitamins B and E,
4. A good source of iron and potassium.
5. They do not contain fat or cholesterol and help block the body's absorption of cholesterol while remaining low in calories.

Ref: http://www.ehow.com/about_5421616_green-chili-health-benefits.html#ixzz1zS5qmaki

« Last Edit: July 02, 2012, 02:36:28 PM by sharifa »
Dr. Sharifa Sultana
Assistant Professor
Department of Pharmacy,
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences,
Daffodil International University