Consume colorful mini bell peppers as a snack for hydration (thanks to their 90% water content) and to replenish vitamin C (70 to 95 mg per pepper) as well as beta-carotene, in order to support collagen production and skin radiance.

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USDA composition data (observational evidence) confirms that bell peppers are composed of approximately 90-92% water, which effectively supports daily hydration. Regarding skin radiance, a scientific review published by Pullar et al. in *Nutrients* (analysis of clinical and mechanistic data) confirms that vitamin C is an essential cofactor for collagen synthesis and skin protection. However, estimating that a *single* mini bell pepper provides 70 to 95 mg of vitamin C is slightly optimistic: an average mini bell pepper weighing approximately 30 to 40 grams provides closer to 40 to 55 mg of vitamin C. This remains an excellent nutritional performance, as a trio of these vegetables amply covers daily requirements. Finally, their richness in beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A, is also well-documented to contribute to overall skin health.

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