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Nutritional Value of Red Peppers

The nutritional value of red peppers certainly makes them a healthy addition to your diet. They pack quite a punch in both Vitamins A and C in particular and they are great anti-inflammatories. Here’s what you get from eating red peppers. The serving size is approximately 1 cup of red peppers chopped and raw and that cup would have the following nutritional profile: For example, 78% of its 46 calories comes from carbohydrates, 9% comes from fats, and 13% comes from protein. It is also important to consider the inflammation factor of the red peppers. It is normally around 126, … Continue reading

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Cayenne Pepper Nutrition Facts

Cayenne peppers, also called the American red pepper, African red pepper, or Spanish pepper, come from red, hot, chili peppers. The Cayenne pepper is made from dried pods of chili peppers and is a widely used spice to cook with and used as health remedies. The peppers are dried, ground and made into small baked cakes. These cakes are ground into finely made powder and sifted. While chefs from all over the world use it to cook, it’s the health benefits that are most valuable. Here are just some of the cayenne pepper nutrition facts you’ll want to know. Cayenne … Continue reading

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