Believe it or not, red peppers – which are green peppers that have been allowed to ripen fully. They contain more nutrients, like beta-carotene and Vitamin C than their little green brothers.
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Which Is Healthier: Red Peppers or Green Peppers?
Believe it or not, red peppers – which are green peppers that have been allowed to ripen fully. They contain more nutrients, like beta-carotene and Vitamin C than their little green brothers.
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