Benefits Of Bell Peppers

The term bell pepper, or capsicum, refers to a species of vegetable belonging to the family Capsicum annuum. Indigenous to regions like Mexico, Central and northern-south America, the name ‘pepper’ was first coined by the great explorer and navigator Christopher Columbus. It was he who popularized the plant in the European countries, where the term ‘paprika’ was used for it. This term is also used to refer to the powdered spice made from the same fruit. A variation in its name is found in different zones of the world. For example, they are called capsicum in certain Commonwealth countries, like India, New Zealand and Australia, whereas the term ‘mango’ is popular in certain parts of Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania. In Japan, piman is used for the green bell peppers, whereas papurika is common for the bell pepper in other colors. However, in the US and Canada, the plant species is simply referred to as ‘pepper’. These bell shaped vegetables, with their tangy flavor and bright glossy exteriors, come in a variety of colors, like red, green, yellow, brown, orange and black. They are in their best forms during the autumn season, especially the months of August and September. Let us now explore the heath benefits of bell peppers.