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Red and yellow capsicums, commonly known as bell peppers, are more than just colourful variants of the green one, that makes you meal look pretty. They are basically fully ripened versions of the green capsicums that we use more commonly.
Maturity means greater nutrients
When capsicums stay on the vine longer, they change colour. Green bell peppers are variants that have been plucked early while yellow and red peppers signify they are fully grown, making them more nutritious. Red and yellow bell pepper have higher amounts of antioxidants, vitamins, and natural sugars than green ones.
Red capsicum has more Vitamin A and Lycopene
Red (or orange) capsicums have almost 10 times more vitamin than both the green and yellow variants. They also contain a powerful antioxidant called lycopene that is good for the heart.
Yellow capsicum is rich in Vitamin C
When it comes to Vitamin C content, yellow capsicums win the race, being extremely high in concentration. They are closely followed by red.
Different pigments offer different antioxidants
Every colour signifies something different. Capsanthin and lycopene result in the red colour of the bell peppers, making them good for eye and heart health. Yellow capsicums get their colour from lutein and zeaxanthin, also beneficial for the eyes besides providing protection against macular degeneration.