WHAT FOODS HAVE VITAMIN C? A LOT MORE THAN ORANGES
WHAT FOODS HAVE VITAMIN C? A LOT MORE THAN ORANGES What’s the first thing you think of when you hear “vitamin C”? Chances are you have images of orange juice, oranges and maybe a grapefruit swirling in your head. Or, depending on how your mind works, you might be picturing a sailor. Long ago sailors in some parts were often referred to as “Limey” because of their penchant for citrus to ward off scurvy, a well-known illness among seafarers who had difficulty getting enough vitamin C. But they could just as well have earned the nickname “Broccoli,” “Bell Pepper,” or “Kale.” Not quite as catchy, but their vitamin C content would have gotten the job done. While most people only associate vitamin C with citrus, it is in many other fruits and vegetables, too. What does vitamin C do? That’s a good thing because vitamin C is one of the 13 essential vitamins and minerals. And because your body can’t produce it on its own, you need to consume some every day. For the average adult, th...
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