Vitamin C

Top 10 Sources of Vitamin C

With cold and flu season upon us, it’s beneficial to do everything in our power to avoid succumbing to the aches, pains and uncomfortable symptoms of these dreaded bugs. Vitamin C  is considered a powerful ally if you're trying to avoid or kick a cold or other illness as it helps the body maintain healthy tissues and a strong immune system, and aids in the absorption of iron.  

Get your vitamin C naturally with these top 10 food sources, according to the USDA's Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

1. Guava – eat this fruit raw or try it in a delicious Hawaiian smoothie.

2. Red Sweet Pepper – great for snacking on raw or chopped up in a salad.

3. Kiwi – simply peel this little fruit and eat – delicious!

4. Orange – eat it or squeeze it for vitamin C rich juice.

5. Green Sweet Pepper - this veggie offers 60 mg of vitamin C per half cup, with only 15 calories.

6. Grapefruit Juice- 3/4 cup has 50-70 mg vitamin C.

7. Vegetable Juice Cocktail: Drinking your vegetables provides plenty of nutrients, including a vitamin C punch.

8. Strawberries - Strawberries are full of fiber and antioxidants, including vitamin C.

9. Brussels Sprouts- this veggie  is a true superfood -- packed with both 48 mg of Vitamin C.

10. Cantaloupe- One quarter of a medium cantaloupe has 47 mg of vitamin C.

Source: Good Housekeeping

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