Vitamin C or Ascorbic acid has many health benefits. It is used for the treatment of common cold, boosting immune system, lowering hyper tension, curing cataracts, cancer treatments, healing of wounds, asthma control and also skin care treatments. Here are some foods that have more Vitamin C than oranges.
Half a cup of chilli peppers contain 10.78 mg of Vitamin C
Benefit: Relieves joint & muscle pain
A cup of chopped red bell pepper has 190 mg of Vitamin C
Benefit: Promotes eye health
A cup of chopped green bell pepper has 120 mg of Vitamin C
Benefit: A rich source of fibre
One cup of Kale provides 80.4 mg of Vitamin C
Benefit: Rich in fibre and many nutrients
A Broccoli has 132 mg of Vitamin C
Benefit: Prevents from Cancer
One cup of papaya contains 88.3 mg Vitamin C
Benefit: Clears sinuses, brightens your skin & strengthens bones
A cup of Strawberries contains 84.7 mg of Vitamin C
Benefit: Promotes heart health and whitens your teeth
A small head of cauliflower gives 127.7 mg of Vitamin C
Benefit: Fibre & proteins
Also known as miniature cabbages the brussels sprouts contain 74.8 mg of Vitamin C
Benefit: Cancer preventing phyto-nutrients
One pineapple contains 78.9 mg of Vitamin C
Benefit: Acts as a natural anti-inflammatory
About 2 fruits contain 137.2 mg of Vitamin C
Benefit: Rich in potassium and copper
One cup of mango contains 60.1 mg of Vitamin C
Benefit: Increases immunity and keeps eyes healthy
Now that you know there are so many options for you to add that Vitamin C in your body, go on and explore your taste buds!
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