Why I’m Loving LolliPeppers™
If you’ve never heard of LolliPeppers™, let me introduce you to your new summer best friend.
These are Sunset’s seedless mini sweet peppers, and yes, you read that right. Seedless. No seeds to scoop out, no seeds flying across the counter, no seeds ending up in places seeds have no business being.
They’re grown by letting the peppers ripen fully on the vine, which is what gives them that naturally sweet flavor. And they achieve all of this without being a GMO product. Win-win.
Small but Mighty in the Nutrition Department 
Don’t let their size fool you. These little guys are loaded with vitamins A and C, nutrients that support your immune system, your eyesight, and even your skin’s collagen production. That last one? Kind of a big deal for us midlife women.
They’re also low in calories (roughly 29 calories per serving) with almost no fat, which makes them a smart snack whether you’re managing your weight or just trying to eat a little cleaner.
A Quick Word on Pepper Colors
Here’s something fun to tuck away: the color of your pepper actually tells you how ripe and how nutritious it is. Red peppers have been on the vine the longest, which means they pack the most vitamins and antioxidants. Green peppers are actually the same pepper, just harvested before they’ve had a chance to fully ripen and sweeten. Orange and yellow fall somewhere in the middle. So if you’re going for maximum nutrition, reach for the red ones first.
So Many Ways to Use Them
Slice them into salads, toss them into a stir-fry, roast them alongside your protein, or serve them whole on a snack board. They’re also the perfect size to fill with hummus or a little goat cheese for a quick, satisfying snack. And since they’re already bite-sized, there’s truly zero prep work involved.
Whether you’re cooking for one or feeding a family, LolliPeppers™ make it easy to get more color and more nutrition on your plate without any fuss.
When Gluten-Free Goes Grande
Recently I attended a beautiful gala dinner. When dessert was served, it was a stunning dome-shaped chocolate mousse with what looked like cookie crumbs, fresh blackberries, and a drizzle of chocolate sauce across the plate. Gorgeous presentation.
But since the staff had been alerted that I’m a gluten-free girl (and by the way, they did a wonderful job) I didn’t get that gorgeous dessert. What I got instead was a GIGANTIC bowl of mixed berries. Not a dainty little custard cup. A bowl so impressively large that the people at the neighboring table actually noticed and came over to give me a hard time about it. Everyone around me had a good laugh. 
I’ll take it as a win. One of my personal rules is to only eat it if it’s AMAZING, and that goes double for desserts. So I was perfectly happy with my berries.
What I was not expecting, however, was for Mr. Non-Compliant (aka my husband) to decide that his mousse was only worth a partial effort, and then start quietly sneaking my berries. Really?
The good news? I still had plenty to take home in a box. My leftover berries were absolutely delicious the next morning.
Much love,
Health Coach Carol
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” ~Virginia Woolf