Little known hot facts about Pepper

Peppers are called sweet peppers or bell peppers and come in a variety of colours.

Peppers are HOT

Peppers are low in calories, have no fat, and are no sodium (mineral) and cholesterol-free (you knoe what and how important ) it is. It has got a great source of vitamin C and phytochemicals with antioxidant properties. When comparing the nutritional values of red peppers versus green, studies show that red have significantly higher levels than than the green variety. Red peppers also contain lycopene (like tomatoes) that help protect against cancer and heart diseases.

Pros and Cons

*Pro-

Low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium.

High in dietary fibre, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin B6, potassium, manganese, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and magnesium.

Peepers are ideal forMaintaining optimum health and weight loss.

*Cons-

It does not help you to gain weight.

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Recipe With Pepper

You can find interesting recipes with these web links -

http://recipes.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Category:Pepper_Recipes

http://southernfood.about.com/od/stuffedpepperrecipes/Stuffed_Pepper_Recipes.htm

http://www.pepperfool.com/recipe_home.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/stuffedpepper_71246.shtml

Skipping Fun

* Skipping is something everybody can do in their spare time

*It’s a simple and fun exercise and once you get the hang of it, you’re bound to like it

*Skipping is not complicated at all. It’s as simple as popping a pill. All you need is to learn the ropes (pun intended)

*Skipping is certainly not rocket science. All you need is a bit of muscular coordination

* The effort it takes to jump the rope for 10 minutes equals to running a mile in 8 minutes

* One hour of skipping burns 1,300 calories. Not bad at all for something that only requires a piece of rope and some free time. What say?

* Skipping also does a better job of protecting your joints from strain injury

* Skipping is good for your arms. As the shoulders get a really good workout from keeping that rope in motion.

Courtesy: TOI