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www.vibrtantvegan.com The featured fruit for Day 9 is the RED PEPPER. Here are some nutritional facts and a few other interesting bits of information for you about this lovely, nutrient-rich fruit: -Yep, Red Peppers are considered a fruit. We just eat them/use them in foods like we do vegetables. -Red Peppers are ripe green (bell) peppers! -Bell Peppers (red, orange, yellow, green, white, purple, etc.) originated in South America. Pepper seeds have been found that date back to 5000 BC–whoa! -Red Bell Peppers are extremely high in Vitamins A and C. Red Peppers contain 5 times by weight the amount of Vitamin C as citrus fruits! -Red Bell Peppers have been shown to help prevent against certain cancers and reverse and prevent macular degeneration and cataracts. This because they are extremely high in antioxidants and other phytonutrients. -One Red Pepper has around 50 calories and are a great source of dietary fiber! -Did you know Bell Peppers are called “mangoes” in Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania? -Paprika is ground and dried Red Bell Pepper. Ok, now for your Low Fat, Raw Vegan Recipe featuring the Red Pepper!! Stuffed Red Peppers Yet another quick, easy, super nutritious dish for your fruit-eating adventures! This dish contains about 300 calories. Ingredients 2 Red Peppers 1 head cauliflower 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast 2 teaspoons Mexican-style seasonings (or Italian seasonings) 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 lime juiced, optional In your food processor (or chopping with knife …