FOOD ADVENTURES: Bell Peppers

BELL PEPPERS: A Rainbow of Benefits

Besides cooking and visiting restaurants, we LOVE trying out new foods.  Below you can watch what we thought of bell peppers... 

We really encourage everyone to give bell peppers a try.  They are rich in vitamins A, B6, C, Lutein, Beta-Carotene, Lycopene.  They also have fiber and folate... what's not to love???

Check out this article by WebMD "Peppers: Potential Health Benefits" http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/health-benefits-of-peppers

Encouraging kids to try new things early in life is a great way to promote their innate curiosity.  It also allows them the opportunity to give their opinion.  

Discovery is a large part of mental growth and development.  Providing opportunities for young kids to experience big concepts in small ways is key to creating curious and courageous global citizens.

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