Paprika is one of the nightshade plant classifications (solanaceae), the same as potatoes, tomatoes and eggplant. Initially only the green bell pepper, but as the development of genetics, color of paprika be varied ranging from red, yellow, orange and others. Each color has a slightly different nutrient content, for example, red peppers contain more vitamin A than the peppers with other colors.
Plant anatomy paprika
As a close relative with chili , paprika plants have a physical form that is very similar to chili . The difference, paprika plants slightly higher than the pepper plant with a height of about 90cm - 1m. Paprika does not have many branches such as pepper and leaf width . Pepper fairly large ( 450g per piece ) is supported by the stem of the plant is greater than the chili so that the fruit does not fall . But still needed the support to keep the plant did not collapse because of the weight of the fruits.
Benefits of Fruit Paprika
Fruit that has a variety of colors also has the benefit very much and good for the health of your body. What are the functions of pepper ?
1.natural antioxidants
Pepper can function as an antioxidant , containing vitamin C , carotenoids , beta -carotene and other important substances in high amounts , bell pepper can keep your body from toxic substances and even able to keep you from cancer .2. Suitable for diet
Paprika is one of the fruits with the lowest calorie level (containing 45 kcal ) but contain vitamin complete and sufficient for your daily vitamin . Did you know that not all fruit only contains fewer calories and is suitable to be your daily dietary intake ? Bananas example contains 89 calories , even avocado contains 160 calories and can actually add to your weight . Consumption of paprika in the diet can help you lose weight effectively without sacrificing important nutrients for the body .3. Capcaisin
Capcaisin a substance in chili family that makes chili peppers spicy, pungent , capcaisin can serve as lowering cholesterol , natural anti -inflammatory drugs , and lowers diabetes . Levels capcaisin owned peppers are not too many very effective for lowering cholesterol , inflammation and diabetes without you having to experience digestive disorders such as abdominal pain due to too much capcaisin ( too spicy ) .4. Intake of vitamins and minerals ideal
Paprika contains many vitamins and minerals that are useful to the body , such as vitamin C , vitamin A , vitamin K , and vitamin B6 . Mineral contained pepper , among others, magnesium , calcium , potassium , phosphorus and many more .5. Eye health
The content of vitamin A which many in the fruit peppers can keep your eye health as well as apples or carrots .Benefits Of Leaves Paprika
Paprika plant productive age lasted until approximately 2 years, after which the fruit produced will not be optimal in terms of quality and quantity, the plants need to be rotated by new plants. In large farms, this is an issue, which are no longer productive plants should be discarded and cause the emergence of disposal costs. To overcome this problem, researchers have found some of the functions of leaves paprika. Any function paprika leaves that can be utilized?
1.Health
Leaves peppers contain phytochemicals and phenolic acids. Both of these substances have the ability to improve the mechanism of anti-oxidants. Phenolic acid processing enzyme, stimulates the immune system and reduce blood pressure. Anti-oxidant activity reduces the chances of getting cancer, cataracts, cardiovascular disease and macular degeneration. Capcaisin, substances that produce a spicy flavor to the whole family of pepper, can reduce the likelihood of death from cancer and can stimulate the pancreas to produce insulin which is useful for fighting diabetes.Research shows that the leaves peppers can reduce the levels of LDL (low density lipoprotein). Leaves peppers also can reduce the likelihood of chronic diseases, control of bacterial contamination, and protects the stomach of H. pylori bacteria. Currently there is no direct way of applying the pepper leaves, but leaves peppers can be consumed as food if you want to take advantage of paprika leaves for health.
2.Food
Turns paprika leaves used as food since ancient times , mostly by Japan , the Philippines , Korea and Italy . In the Philippines leaves peppers commonly known as DAHON ng sili and used for cooking Tinola . In Korea leaves paprika is used to supplement the kimchi . In Japan leaves peppers cooked to be tsukudani . Leaves peppers had a little taste astringent and many people said that the taste of pepper leaves little like the taste of spinach . Pepper leaves are used to add spicy flavor in cooking naturally. Additionally leaves peppers are often used to supplement the soup as a substitute for spinach . In Italy , the leaves of peppers used to make pesto , crostini and others.Keep in mind that leaves unprocessed peppers contain a small amount of toxins that can cause problems in your digestive system and cause abdominal pain which was quite annoying , headaches can also occur if you eat the leaves of peppers were not treated properly . Therefore , paprika leaves must be treated appropriately to eliminate the toxin .
How to Get Leaf Paprika
Currently there is no selling leaves peppers for consumption as they are in the supermarket , or in traditional markets though. If you want to get the leaves peppers , you can grow it yourself simply in pots or in the garden of your house because paprika not need a large place . You can get them online or paprika seeds directly from pepper sold in supermarkets or traditional markets .
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