Harvest of the Month - Bell Peppers

Bell peppers are high in what vitamin?

• Vitamin K

• Vitamin E

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

Bell peppers are available in a variety of colors. What are some of the colors of bell peppers you can find?

• Green

• Yellow

• Blue

• White

• Brown

All bell peppers start out as this color.

(a)  

_____________ are molecules that boost the immune system. They do so by protecting cells from harmful molecules called free radicals.

• Antibodies

• Antioxidants

Vitamin C helps our bodies absorb what mineral?

• Calcium

• Iron

• Potassium

Peppers came from what part of the world?

• Asia

• Europe

• Central and South America

• Africa

The ________ _____ measures the level of heat from different peppers.

• Richter scale

• Scoville scale

What are some of your favorite ways to eat peppers?