Vitamin C is possibly one of the most important vitamins of all. It helps us fend off free radicals that cause cancer and heart disease, boosts our immune system helping us to produce white blood cells and aids in growth and repair of our bodily tissues.
In order to get enough Vit C your diet needs to contain lots of fruits and vegetables (mainly vegetables). That said, the way that you prepare these foods can drastically effect the amount of Vit C you are getting. For example, heating your vegetables destroys ALL the Vit C. Freezing your fruits and veg kills off at least 50% of the Vit C. The less fresh the produce is, the less Vit C it will contain. How often you eat Vit C also matters as it only hangs around in your body for 4-5hrs. This means that you need to consistently consume foods high in Vit C in order to keep your blood levels optimal for the entire day.
Did you know that parsley, broccoli, brussel sprouts and bell peppers all contain more Vit C when measured weight-for-weight than an orange? Guava is the optimal fruit for Vit C with 4x as much as an orange. Guava for breakfast anyone?
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