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NATIONAL PEPPER MONTH

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September 28, 2015 6:23 pm CDT

NATIONAL PEPPER MONTH

National Pepper Month is an annual designation observed in November. We're going to explain why adding peppers to your daily or weekly diet this month for a healthy, fresh addition.

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There are hundreds of different ways to enjoy these crunchy, appetizing fruits. Yes, you heard me right. Peppers are fruits, not vegetables because of the seeds they contain. Either way, though, they can be enjoyed with both sweet and salty meals and are incredibly healthy for you.

Peppers are related to chili peppers (obviously), tomatoes, and breadfruit, all of which are native to Central and South America. They come in a variety of beautiful, vibrant colors like bright red, green, yellow, and orange, and have a crunchy, satisfying texture.

5 Health Benefits of Peppers

  1. Peppers are low in calories, so you can eat a whole cup of them and it'll only add up to about 45 calories. Plus, if you do that, you'll get more than the recommended amount of vitamin A & C in a day!

  2. Peppers keep your skin youthful and glowing with all the vitamin C they carry.

  3. Eating peppers can reduce bad cholesterol, control diabetes, bring pain relief, and reduce inflammation. This is because of the capsaicin they contain.

  4. Peppers contain vitamin B6, which promotes a healthy nervous system and helps renew cells.

  5. Bell peppers contain lutein and other enzymes that protect the eyes from cataracts and macular degeneration.

HOW TO OBSERVE

Take a photo of the most stunning meal involving peppers you make this month, and use #NationalPepperMonth to post on social media.

HISTORY

In our research, we were unable to find the creator of National Pepper Month.