Bell Peppers to Reduce Stress

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Bell Peppers to Reduce Stress

When life gets chaotic, reach for a bell pepper. Yep, just 1 cup delivers an impressive 196% of the daily value of vitamin c. A University of Alabama study found that this nutrient dampens the body’s production of cortisol in response to stress, cutting surges of this hormone by up to 300%. Here are some ways to enough the natural stress reducer:

- Dip raw peppers in Spicy Red Pepper Dip
- Sundried Tomato Greek Pasta
- Mint, Lime Colorful Quinoa Salad

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