Five reasons to...

EAT RED PEPPERS

1 RED peppers contain vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant essential for the absorption of iron.

2 THEY are a great source of vitamin B6 and folic acid which can help prevent anaemia.

3 RED peppers are high in vitamin A, which is needed for healthy eyes.

4 THEY are full of lycopene, the chemical compound that makes them red, which helps lower the risk of pancreatic, cervical and prostate cancer.

5 RED peppers also contain essential minerals such as iron, copper, zinc, potassium, manganese, magnesium, and selenium.