Bell Pepper

Potatoes round out the Dirty Dozen list this year. Because they are tuberous stems that grow deep in the soil, potatoes absorb pesticides sprayed above… Read More »Should Potatoes Be Organic?

The best foods to buy organic are apples, bell peppers, carrots, celery and strawberries. Do carrots need to be bought organic? “Carrots are lower risk… Read More »Should Carrots Be Organic?

Study after study shows that eating fruits and vegetables has a plethora of health benefits — and it doesn’t matter whether it’s organic or conventional.… Read More »Are Non Organic Vegetables Safe?

OK to Buy Non-Organic According to the Environmental Working Group’s list of least pesticide-heavy foods, cabbage, cantaloupe, sweet corn, eggplant, grapefruit, kiwi, mangoes, mushrooms, onions,… Read More »What Vegetables Are Ok Non Organic?

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Strawberries and spinach continue to top the annual list of the “Dirty Dozen” fruits and veggies that contain the highest levels of pesticides, followed by… Read More »Are Peppers On Dirty Dozen?

Apples are low in sodium, fat, and cholesterol. They don’t offer protein, but apples are a good source of vitamin C and fiber. Is apple… Read More »Are Apples A Good Source Of Vitamin C?

They’re low in calories and are loaded with good nutrition. All varieties are excellent sources of vitamins A and C, potassium, folic acid, and fiber.… Read More »Are Organic Peppers Good For You?

The EWG found that nearly 90% of conventional sweet bell pepper samples contained pesticide residues. Since bell peppers’ skin is not thick enough to keep… Read More »Should Red Peppers Be Organic?

Name Amount Unit Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 184 mg Thiamin 0.028 mg Riboflavin 0.025 mg Niacin 0.89 mg Which color bell pepper has the… Read More »How Much Vitamin C Is In A Yellow Bell Pepper?