Pepper stands out for its high content of vitamin C and vitamin B6 which is essential for the nervous system.
It is also important for its beta-carotene content (which enters the organism and turns into vitamin A) and its content of vitamins from group B2 (also vitamin E). This is why pepper is perfect to prevent degenerative and chronic diseases.
Beta-carotene helps to prevent cancer, cerebral hemorrhages, and heart diseases.
As well as tomatoes, red peppers have a high quantity of lycopene (carotene with anti cancer properties).
Aubergine
It comes from India and the 90% of its content is water. It is also rich in fibre found on its peel.It conteins vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folic acid, iron, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium.
Courgette
Its origin is unknown, some theories support that it comes from Central America and others established that its origin is in Asia.However, there is no doubt about its nutritional wealth, it is rich in water and it favors the creation of redblood cells. It contains: vitamin C, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, folic acid, potassium, magnesium, sodium, iodine, iron, calcium, and phosphorus. It has laxative properties and helps the immunological system.
Tomato
It comes from Peru and called by Mayan tomatl or xtomatl, Hernán Cortés brought it to our country after theconquest of Mexico and it would soon be spread to Italy, where it woud be known as pomodoro (golden Apple).