Bell peppers are native to Mexico, Central America and South America. Most green bell peppers produced for the marketplace in the United States are grown in Florida. Other states where bell peppers are produced include California, Texas, New Jersey, and North Carolina.
There are four different kinds of sweet peppers: Bell, Banana, Cubanelle, and Pimento. A unique feature of bell peppers is how they mature to various colors depending on the variety. The most common varieties of bell peppers will turn from green to red. As green peppers mature by ripening on the vine, they become sweeter. Other varieties will turn yellow, orange, brown, or purple. How many of these sweet peppers have you tried? They all taste different and are delicious.
Green Pepper Nutrition
Possibly due to their vitamin C and beta carotene content, bell peppers have been shown to be protective against cataracts. Just like other nutrient-dense vegetables, bell peppers contain many different powerful phytochemicals. Bell peppers have also been shown to prevent blood clot formation and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes probably due to their content of substances such as vitamin C, capsaicin, and flavonoids. Although chili peppers contain a higher amount of those substances, bell peppers should still be promoted especially for individuals with elevated cholesterol levels.
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