Go for a variety of colors in peppers to get the biggest bang for your buck. Red bell peppers are a good source of fiber, folate, vitamin K, and the minerals molybdenum and manganese. And, they're especially rich in nutrients and phytochemicals such as:
- Vitamin A, which may help preserve eyesight, and fend off infections
- Vitamin C, which may lower cancer risk and protect against cataracts
- Vitamin B6, which is vital for essential chemical reactions throughout the body, including those involving brain and immune function
- Lutein and zeaxanthin, which may slow the development of eye diseases, such as cataracts or macular degeneration
- Beta-carotene, which may help protect against certain types of cancer, such as breast cancer in women before menopause
- Lycopene, which may decrease the risk for ovarian cancer