The Nutritional Benefits of Red Peppers

Featuring Sarah Ware, BSc (Hons), Registered Dietitian, CDE

Duration: 57 seconds

Red bell peppers are packed with nutrients, and are a great choice to add to a healthy diet. They’re packed with vitamin C, as well as the vitamins B6, thiamine, folate and beta-carotene.

Due to their deep red, rich colour, they contain many phytonutrients, including chlorogenic acid, as well as zeaxanthin. Both of these can help reduce your risk of developing cancer, and prevent heart disease. Red bell peppers also contain capsaicin and flavonoids. These both can help to reduce your blood pressure.

To add red bell peppers to your diet, try putting them in stir-fries, or stuffing them with various fillings, as well as adding them as a puree into soups.

For more information on how to add red bell peppers to your diet, visit your local food store or speak with your dietitian for more information.

Presenter: Ms. Sarah Ware, Registered Dietitian, North Vancouver, BC

Local Practitioners: Registered Dietitian