Green peppers have more of chlorophyll.
Yellow peppers have lutein and xeaxanthin carotenoids.
Red peppers have lycopene and astoxanthin.
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Date: Sat, May 26, 2012 at 6:06 PM
Subject: Breakfast Bagel - Healthy Food Tip and Recipe
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From: George Mateljan <gmf@mauigateway.com>
Date: Sat, May 26, 2012 at 6:06 PM
Subject: Breakfast Bagel - Healthy Food Tip and Recipe
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If you don't know what to serve for dinner tonight ...
This healthy version of an egg sandwich is a great addition to your Healthiest Way of Eating any time of day. It not only tastes great but provides a rich source of manganese, vitamin K, and protein among other nutrients. Enjoy!
Breakfast Bagel
Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
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Are the different colored bell peppers different plants?
From a scientific standpoint, bell peppers all come from the same genus and species of plant, called Capsicum annuum. Some of the color differences in bell peppers originate in the cultivars used to grow them. (Cultivars are special varieties of a plant that growers select for desired characteristics. They still come from a single seed source, however—in this case, Capsicum annuum.)
Most of the differences in bell pepper color stem from time of harvest and degree of ripening. Green peppers are bell peppers that have been harvested before being allowed to fully ripen. While green bell peppers usually turn yellow-orange and then red this is not always the case. Red, orange, and yellow bell peppers are always more ripe than green ones and therefore require more time in the ground before they can be harvested; that's why they are more expensive. Bottom line: all of the bell peppers originate from the same species of plant, and they achieve their different colors naturally, not by any artificial means.
It's interesting to note that in addition to their unique colors, each differently hued bell pepper has a unique array of nutritional benefits. Green peppers feature an abundance of chlorophyll. Yellow peppers have more of the lutein and zeaxanthin carotenoids. Orange peppers have more alpha-, beta-, and gamma-carotene. Red peppers have more lycopene and astaxanthin, two other important carotenoids.
For more information on this topic, please see:
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If you don't know what to serve for dinner tonight ...
This healthy version of an egg sandwich is a great addition to your Healthiest Way of Eating any time of day. It not only tastes great but provides a rich source of manganese, vitamin K, and protein among other nutrients. Enjoy!
Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1/2 whole wheat bagel, toasted
- 1 large egg, preferably organic
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, or any light vinegar
- 2 slices tomato
- 2 slices avocado
- 2 oz low-fat cheese
- Bring water and 1 tsp vinegar to a light boil in a shallow pan. Make sure there is enough water to cover egg.
- While water is coming to a boil, slice bagel in half and toast.
- Place tomato, avocado, and cheese on top of toasted bagel.
- poach eggs, crack into water and cook about 5 minutes, just until the white is set and the yolk has filmed over. Remove with slotted spoon. Place on top of bagel. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve open faced.
Printer Friendly Version of Breakfast Bagel
In-Depth Nutritional Profile for Breakfast Bagel
Healthy Food Tip
Are the different colored bell peppers different plants?
From a scientific standpoint, bell peppers all come from the same genus and species of plant, called Capsicum annuum. Some of the color differences in bell peppers originate in the cultivars used to grow them. (Cultivars are special varieties of a plant that growers select for desired characteristics. They still come from a single seed source, however—in this case, Capsicum annuum.)
Most of the differences in bell pepper color stem from time of harvest and degree of ripening. Green peppers are bell peppers that have been harvested before being allowed to fully ripen. While green bell peppers usually turn yellow-orange and then red this is not always the case. Red, orange, and yellow bell peppers are always more ripe than green ones and therefore require more time in the ground before they can be harvested; that's why they are more expensive. Bottom line: all of the bell peppers originate from the same species of plant, and they achieve their different colors naturally, not by any artificial means.
It's interesting to note that in addition to their unique colors, each differently hued bell pepper has a unique array of nutritional benefits. Green peppers feature an abundance of chlorophyll. Yellow peppers have more of the lutein and zeaxanthin carotenoids. Orange peppers have more alpha-, beta-, and gamma-carotene. Red peppers have more lycopene and astaxanthin, two other important carotenoids.
For more information on this topic, please see:
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