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Vitamin C

​Health BENEFITS of Vitamin C:

  • ​works as an antioxidant fighting ​damaging free radicals
  • ​​assists the body in making collagen protein
  • ​helps strengthen the immune system
  • helps support natural killer cells
  • ​promotes the growth of bone, skin, gums, and teeth
  • helps ​reduce chronic inflammation
  • ​assists in speeding up wound healing 
  • supports a healthy cardiovascular system
  • ​helps reduce levels of the inflammatory marker C-reactive protein
  • aids in inhibiting tumor growth and fights cancer cells
  • helps lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides
  • reduces the negative effects of sun exposure
  • ​helps the body absorb non-heme iron
  • supports a healthy nervous system and adrenal glands
  • aids in fighting cancer cells and inhibits tumor cell growth
  • helps maintain the body's supply of other antioxidants

Foods HIGH in Vitamin C:

  • apples
  • berries
  • bok choy
  • ​broccoli
  • ​Brussels sprouts
  • ​cabbage
  • cantaloupe
  • ​cauliflower
  • ​cayenne
  • ​cherries
  • citrus fruits
  • collard greens
  • ​cranberries
  • jicama
  • ​kale
  • ​kiwi fruit
  • leafy greens
  • mango
  • mint
  • ​pineapple
  • ​papaya
  • ​parsley
  • ​pomegranate
  • ​potato
  • red bell pepper
  • spinach
  • sweet potatoes
  • Swiss chard
  • thyme
  • ​tomatoes

​Things to KNOW​ About ​Vitamin C:

​Vitamin C is water soluble, meaning it dissolves easily in water. Any excess vitamin C is released through the urine. Since vitamin C isn't stored in the body, you must consume ​vitamin C daily for good health. 

Vitamin C can be easily destroyed by heat, so​ when eating foods rich in vitamin C, either eat them raw or slightly cooked by steaming or quick ​sautéing.

​When consuming foods high in non-heme iron (plant sources), it's best to consume foods rich in vitamin C along with them for increased iron absorption. ​

Vitamin C is easily diminished in people who smoke cigarettes, so smokers need higher amounts of vitamin C in their daily diets. 

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