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Red Or Orange Bell Pepper

Red and orange bell peppers are sweet, crisp vegetables commonly eaten raw or cooked. They are mature varieties of sweet pepper and are especially rich in antioxidant vitamins.

Beneficial properties

high in vitamin C rich in carotenoids antioxidant-rich low calorie hydrating source of fiber

Nutritional highlights

Red and orange bell peppers are especially high in vitamin C and provide vitamin A precursors (carotenoids such as beta-carotene), vitamin B6, folate, potassium, and fiber.

Caution. Bell peppers are part of the nightshade family and may aggravate symptoms in some people sensitive to nightshades; raw peppers can also trigger reflux in susceptible individuals.

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Blurry Vision & Night Blindness
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