Question of the Day: Why are bell peppers good for you?
Quick Answer: Bell peppers are good for you because they contain many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They’re also extremely low in calories – making their nutrient/calorie ratio extremely favorable.
A shortlist of the nutrients in bell peppers include:
- Copper
- Fiber
- Folate
- Manganese
- Magnesium
- Potassium
- Phosphorous
- Protein
- Selenium
- Vitamins B6, C, and E
Bell peppers are also high in antioxidants:
- Capsanthin
- Lutein
- Luteolin
- Quercetin
- Violaxanthin
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