My name is Eden Santiago from Jones elementary school, a wellness crew, a distinction, and today we are sampling, red peppers, red peppers are native to Mexico Central and South America. They spread during the 16th and 17th centuries by Spanish and Portuguese explorers. They are now grown all over the world red peppers or a sweet bell, pepper and grow on a plant like tomatoes. All bell peppers come from the same type of plant and turn different colors depending on when they are harvest Parker.

Did you know that red peppers have more than twice the vitamin C as an orange Wow? Well, I do know now: Aidan hi, my name is Parker Scott and I'm, also from Jones elementary school. In addition to Vitamin C red peppers are also a good source of vitamin A, vitamin b6 fiber and the antioxidant lycopene red peppers can be eaten raw or cooked. They can be stored in a refrigerator for up to a week.

Red peppers are good in salads, pizzas, soups and casseroles, or eaten raw with your favorite tip, enjoy today tasty and remember it's red peppers.