Lamuyo pepper

A delicious pepper that doesn't need a garnish
The Lamuyo pepper variety is among the most appreciated for its tasty flesh, peculiar long shape, and attractive colour: green, red, or yellow.
This vegetable has become one of the most popular in households, especially in Spain. Why? It’s very versatile. One can eat Lamuyo peppers raw or cooked; they’re ideal for roasting, stuffing or preparing a salad.
They’re high in potassium and low in sodium; therefore, they are diuretic, which means they favour eliminating excess fluids from the body. In addition, thanks to the intense flavour that many of its varieties present, it’s hardly necessary to add salt when eating them. This I great for those who suffer from hypertension, kidney or cardiovascular diseases and follow low sodium diets.
Season
- JAN: sí
- FEB: sí
- MAR: sí
- APR: sí
- MAY: sí
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- JUL: sí
- AUG: sí
- SEP: sí
- OCT: sí
- NOV: sí
- DEC: sí
Pepper to protect your body
Peppers are vegetables with high water content and low caloric and fat intake; therefore, they can be included in our healthy diet. They’re also rich in vitamin A, essential to stay healthy and prevent various health problems, especially those linked to the immune system. Moreover, this vitamin is essential for the maintenance of normal mucous membranes, skin and vision.
Another vitamin that can be found in peppers is vitamin B6. This vitamin has been related to cardiovascular disease prevention, nausea and the production of antibodies, which are essential to be in good health and deal with any external agent. It also helps us break down protein and keep our blood sugar levels within healthy limits.
Vitamin C, present in many fruits and vegetables, is also essential for our body, and peppers are high in this vitamin. But why is Vitamin C so important? It helps with the proper functioning of the nervous and immune system, while reducing tiredness and fatigue.