Eat Groovy Q&A: Are Red Or Green Bell Peppers More Nutritious?

Question: Are red or green bell peppers more nutritious?

Answer: First of all, both red and green bell peppers are very good for you! All varieties of bell peppers are low in calories and high in vitamin C and disease fighting antioxidants. However, in a nutritional face off between the two, red bell peppers are the clear winner! Red bell peppers contain about 1.5 times more vitamin C and about 8 times more vitamin A! Red bell peppers also contain the pigment lycopene which may help to prevent certain cancers and the pigment lutein which may help to prevent macular degeneration and cataracts.

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Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that helps produce collagen and strengthens the immune system. Vitamin C helps heal cuts and wounds and helps maintain bones, teeth, gums, and blood vessels. It helps protect against heart disease, stroke, cataracts, and diabetes. Vitamin C is an important antioxidant and helps you properly use other vitamins and minerals such as folic acid and iron. In no particular order, here is a list of 10 foods that are very high in vitamin C.

1) Red Hot Chili Peppers
2) Thyme
3) Bell Peppers
4) Oranges
5) Broccoli
6) Kale
7) Papayas
8) Strawberries
9) Kiwifruit
10) Brussels Sprouts