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10 Hidden Benefits of Capsicum or Bell Pepper

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Capsicum is popularly available  in red,green and yellow color.It is also known as bell Pepper.It is the best vegetable for weight reduction. Health Benefits of Capsicum/Bell Pepper 1.Capsicum speeds up the metabolism and helps to burn calories.It lowers the fat stored in blood corpuscles, called triglycerides and helps in weight reduction. 2.Capsicum has blood clotting properties.Vitamin C is found to play a major role in dissolving blood clots. 3.Capsicum is an excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C . These vitamins are powerful antioxidants.They helps in fighting against the free radicals in the body which may cause damage to nerves and blood vessels.And it also helps in treating cardiac diseases,chronic rhinitis,osteoarthritis, bronchial asthma and cataract.  4.Capsicum contains compounds known as capsaicins which is beneficial for treating pain-related diseases.It blocks the transmission of pain from the skin to the spinal cord and prevents the sensation of pai

Beans and your Health

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Beans an excellant source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate and Manganese. It is a healthy vegetable for everyone and its regular consumption protects the body from various diseases.  Beans are good source of dietary fiber.Helps to promote a healthy digestive tract,keeps heart healthy by lowering the blood cholesterol levels and also reduces the risk of some types of cancer .It acts as a bulk laxative and aids in preventing constipation and other bowel problems. Beans are protien rich vegetables with a good amount of vitamins, minerals, and complex carbohydrates.Helps to regulate blood sugar level makes beans good for diabetics. Beans being rich in complex carbohydrates provides energy to our muscles and brain .It fills our stomach easily and satify the appetite. Beans contain good amounts of calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium.Responsible for bone health,body metabolism,control heart rate and blood pressure.It is also a good source of Thiamin,

Amazing Benefits of Apricot

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Apricot is a good source of vitamin C,vitamin A,dietary fiber and potassium. It contains phytochemicals called carotenoids which gives red, orange and yellow colors to fruits and vegetables. The  Lycopene is one of the carotenoids,a powerful antioxidant is found in apricots. Apricot is good for Eye sight and heart health The beta carotene in apricot protects LDL cholesterol from oxidation which may lead to heart diseases and strokes. The higher beta-carotene content in apricot contributes a good source of Vitamin A to our body and it also play a vital role in keeing our heart healthy.It is a powerful antioxidant and it plays a vital role in vision health, bone growth, reproduction,immune system and in cell functions .It protects our body cells against the effects of free radicals. The degenerative effect of free radicals may lead to cataracts,damage the blood supply to the eyes and cause macular degeneration. Apricot and Iron deficiency   Helps in treating anemia whi