Vegetable
Bell Pepper
A sweet, crunchy pepper bursting with vitamin C and antioxidants that support immunity, healthy skin, and aging eyes.
📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 94/100Tap to see the breakdown
🌱 What it is
Sweet bell peppers are crisp, mild peppers in red, yellow, orange, and green, loaded with vitamin C and vitamin A.
✨ Why it's good for you
- Very high in vitamin C for immune and skin health
- Vitamin A supports healthy eyes
- Sweet and crunchy raw or cooked
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 medium pepper (119g) · about 24 calories
- Vitamin C 95mg
- Vitamin A 46mcg
- Fiber 2g
- Vitamin B6 0.3mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
🥄 How to use it
Eat raw strips as a crisp snack, toss into salads, or roast and stir into soups and grain bowls.
How much: A practical food amount is half to one whole pepper a day, raw or cooked.
Show full details & how to prepare it
The bell pepper is the sweet, mild member of the pepper family, and for a vegetable so cheerful and crunchy it carries a surprising gift: ounce for ounce a red bell pepper holds more vitamin C than an orange. That vitaminA natural substance your body needs in small amounts to stay healthy, like vitamin C or D. More → is one of the body's great helpers in defending against everyday colds and in weaving the collagen that keeps skin firm and supple.
Its brilliant reds, yellows and oranges come from a rainbow of antioxidantA helpful substance in colorful fruits and vegetables that protects your cells from everyday wear and tear. More → pigments, including the lutein and zeaxanthin that gather in the eye to shield it from the wear of years. Cooked or raw, a pepper is mostly water and fiberThe part of plant foods your body can't fully break down — it keeps digestion moving. More →, making it light, hydrating and kind to the waistline.
Peppers are very safe as food. They belong to the nightshade family, which a small number of sensitive people prefer to limit, and very raw they can nip a tender stomach — both easily handled by gentle cooking and modest portions.
Ways to prepare it
⚠️ Cautions
- As a member of the nightshade family, a few sensitive people find peppers aggravate joint discomfort — notice how your body responds.
- Raw peppers can be hard on a very tender or ulcerated stomach, so cook them if they cause discomfort.
📚 What others say
- A garden staple treasured for its sweetness and color
- Long eaten fresh for its bright vitamin content
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🕊️ A word of encouragement
The bright colors of a simple pepper remind us how richly we are provided for. Take heart in the goodness set before you.
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