Bell pepper during pregnancy - benefits and harms

Bell pepper is a frequent guest on every table. It is added to stews, salads, soups and borsch. This vegetable brings great benefits, supplying the body with the necessary substances. During pregnancy, it is especially important to maintain vitamin balance, and bell pepper plays a significant role in this.

A longtime acquaintance with a rich history

It is like a secret box. The more you learn about the properties and history of this vegetable, the more you want to figure out where the legends end and the practical benefits begin. Not only taste qualities are appreciated, its medicinal and cosmetic properties are attracted.

The history of bell pepper goes 9 thousand years ago, where it grew freely in the Americas. It is believed that the vegetable came to Europe with Columbus, who appreciated its taste and brought the seeds of the plant with him.

In our latitudes, the guest was not very comfortable, and Bulgarian breeders had to work hard to develop varieties that are resistant to climate and give a good harvest. As a result, fruits of various colors have now appeared, possessing a rich rich taste and a surprisingly mouth-watering appearance. A large shiny pepper wants to be bitten, forgetting about everything in the world. However, such a rash attitude to products is an impermissible luxury for a pregnant woman, her sanity and caution should be enough for two. Fortunately, bell pepper concerns do not apply.

Its benefits lie in its rich composition, which includes:

• vitamins of group B, C, A, E, PP;
• beta carotene;
• choline;
• copper;
• manganese;
• potassium;
• minerals;
• iron.

Surprisingly, it was this vegetable, completely devoid of sour taste, that became the leader in the content of ascorbic acid, or vitamin C.

The benefits and beauty of bell pepper

Since different varieties of pepper were bred, its color ranges from lemon to dark red. Gardeners know the amusing variety “Traffic Light”, where colorful fruits ripen on one bush: yellow, red, green and almost black. With such a variety, you can make an elegant salad only from this vegetable with the addition of greens and vegetable oil. It will look very festive on the table at any time of the year.

The properties of the product are such that they allow us to speak of a beneficial effect on various body systems.

• Gives strength to fight depression.
• Helps with insomnia and chronic fatigue.
• Strengthens the immune system.
• Prevents the development of anemia and reduces the risk of blood clots.
• Beneficial effect on vision.
• It stabilizes the nervous system.
• Regulates intestinal motility.
• Helps during pregnancy to maintain the health and beauty of nails and hair.
• It has a strengthening effect on the walls of blood vessels.

Recommended for diabetes. The natural complex of nutrients improves blood counts, lowers blood pressure, and prevents increased blood coagulation.

The low calorie content of the product allows it to be consumed as needed, only a small nuance must be taken into account - bell pepper stimulates appetite. So, for those who are overweight, it is worth treating the plant with caution and not succumb to provocations.

Bell pepper is used in fresh, frozen, canned and dried form, without losing most of its useful qualities. High keeping quality allows you to save delicious fruits almost until a new crop.

The cosmetic properties of the vegetable also do not go unnoticed. A mask based on gruel from bell pepper is applied to whiten the face.Freshly squeezed juice helps to remove age spots, will serve as a prevention against acne and acne. Such funds for a pregnant woman are much preferable to pharmacy, because they are completely natural and will not bring any harm to the baby.

Reasonable caution

Any, the most useful product does not need to be eaten in kilograms, even if you really want to. 1-2 large peppers will supply the body with a daily dose of the necessary substances. Those who have problems with the stomach, liver and kidneys need to slightly reduce their daily allowance or completely abandon bell pepper. It is important to remember that this vegetable increases appetite, and consider this property for women who are prone to rapid weight gain. Due to the content of coarse fiber, heartburn can occur. Then it is worth a little distraction and replace for some time the bell pepper with other, no less useful, products.

Do not eat greenhouse and imported fruits. In them, the fertilizer content is often exceeded and substances can be used to increase the shelf life of the product. The best option is a summer or autumn fresh pepper from a familiar garden.

The pantry of nature keeps many secrets and powerful medicinal and vitamin reserves are hidden in the simplest plant. Bell pepper gives life color and taste, improves mood and pampers with aroma and mouth-watering appearance. The benefits of the plant for a pregnant woman are great, and contraindications are almost minimized. Be sure to include it in the daily menu, preferably fresh.

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