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Nature: slightly
warm, pungent and sweet
Actions: strengthens
stomach, improves appetite, promotes
blood circulation, removes stagnant food, reduces
swelling
Conditions:
indigestion, decreased appetite, swelling,
frostbite, food retention
Nutrition:
Bell peppers are chock full of vitamin C and A. Red bell peppers also contain
lycopene, a carotenoid that can help protect against certain cancers such as
prostate and cervical cancers.
1 cup raw (red):
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Calories
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40
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Total fat
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(g) 0.3
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Saturated fat
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(g) 0
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Monounsaturated fat
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(g) 0
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Polyunsaturated fat
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(g) 0.2
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Dietary fiber
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(g) 3
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Protein
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(g) 1
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Carbohydrate
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(g) 10
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Cholesterol
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(mg) 0
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Sodium
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(mg) 3
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Beta-carotene
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(mg) 4.6
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Vitamin B6
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(mg) 0.4
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Vitamin C
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(mg) 283
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