Peppers
Nutrition Benefits
Vitamin C: helps heal cuts and wounds and helps the immune system.
Low in calories: helps prevent weight gain.
Selection
Choose peppers that are bright in color and firm. Avoid peppers that have brown or soft spots on them.
Storing
Refrigerate bell peppers in a plastic bag and use within 5 days.
Cleaning
Rinse bell peppers under cool running water before eating.
Preparing
Bell peppers are great raw. Add pepper slices to vegetable trays, salads, sandwiches, or wraps.
