Peppers
Facts
There are hundreds of varieties of peppers and chiles worldwide. In this section we focus on bell peppers and we will be expanding to include others
Bell peppers are loaded with various vitamins and minerals including vitamins C, A, E, B6, K and potassium and folate and they are a rich source of antioxidants
One orange pepper contains 3-5 x the amount of Vitamin C than one orange, providing about 250-300% of the daily Recommended Value
Green peppers have the lowest amount of Vit C and orange the highest
Peppers are high in pesticides when grown conventionally - best to buy organic when possible, plus they have slightly more Vitamin C
tips
If you are slicing or chopping peppers it is best to do so from the inside to avoid the knife slipping on the shiny outside surface
Peppers are best stored in paper in the fridge, not plastic