Peppers

Peppers

Peppers fall into two categories, sweet (or mild) and hot (or chile).

Once thought by the Europeans in the 1600’s to cure digestive problems and ulcers, modern medicine now proves that peppers contain numerous phytonutrients that provide an array of health benefits.

The many varieties of sweet and hot peppers include the sweet bell peppers, banana peppers, cubanelle and pimiento as well as the hot cayenne, jalapeno, chipotle, habanero, and Scotch bonnet, to name a few.

Peppers are an excellent source of vitamin C. And if you choose red peppers you’ll also get a dose of lycopene; hot peppers provide the phytonutrient capsaicin.

HEALING TIP: No matter what type of pepper you pick, be sure it's organic. Peppers are one of the most chemically contaminated crops and on the Environmental Working Group's Dirty Dozen.

Antioxidant Score* (ORAC)=923 and 791

*Green peppers (923) versus red peppers (791)

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Vitamin C
*Good Source of: Vitamin B6
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Molds, No Citrus, No Tubers, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Choose peppers that are firm, have a brightly colored, shiny skin, which are heavy for their size. Store peppers in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-cup(s) sliced PEPPERS,SWT,GRN,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 7.57

Calories: 18

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.16 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.05 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.01 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.06 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	7 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	4.3 g	*
Sugars	2.2 g	*
Fiber	1.6 g	*
Protein	0.79 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	340.4 IU	7%
Vitamin C	74mg	123%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.34 IU	1%
Vitamin B6	0.21 mg	10%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	6.8 mg	8%
Folate	9.2 mcg	2%
Niacin	0.44 mg	2%
Riboflavin	0.03 mg	2%
Thiamin	0.05 mg	3%
MINERALS
Calcium	9.2 mg	1%
Copper	0.06 mg	3%
Iron	0.31 mg	2%
Magnesium	9.2 mg	2%
Manganese	0.11 mg	6%
Phosphorous	18.4 mg	2%
Potassium	161 mg	5%
Selenium	0 mcg	0%
Sodium	2.8 mg	0%
Zinc	0.12 mg	1%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	19.3 mcg
Beta-carotene	191.4 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	6.4 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	313.7 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).