A cup of chopped red bell pepper contains nearly three times more vitamin C than an orangeâ190 mg. Red peppers are also a great source of vitamin A, which promotes eye health. Try this recipe: Stuffed Roasted Red Peppers
Watermelons, as well as strawberries, are 92 percent water. Cantaloupe and grapefruit are two more fruits in the same range, with 90 percent and 91 percent water, respectively. A large selection of favorite fruits contains 85 percent to 87 percent water. Raspberries, pineapple, plums, peaches, oranges, cranberries, apricots and blueberries are all found in this group.
Get a paper bag. Brown paper bags are perfect for ripening peaches. The fruit releases ethylene gas naturally, and the thin paper traps the gas without also trapping moisture. Plastic bags on the other hand, cause peaches to ripen too quickly and then rot.