10 Foods That Are High in Vitamin C

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Oranges

Vitamin C is essential for the health of your immune system, connective tissue, heart, and blood vessels, among many other functions.

Strawberries

Due to its rich vitamin and plant chemical content, studies suggest that eating strawberries on a daily basis may lessen the risk of various health issues.

Papayas

Vitamin C also improves memory and has powerful anti-inflammatory properties in the brain.

Lychees

Lychees include the polyphenol components gallic acid, rutin, epicatechin, chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, kaempferol, quercetin, luteolin, and apigenin.

Lemons

Lemons provide 53 milligrams of vitamin C per 100 grams, and one medium-sized lemon provides 50 percent of the daily value.

Brussels sprouts

One-half cup of steamed Brussels sprouts has 54% of the daily value for vitamin C, which may benefit bone health.

Broccoli

One-half cup of steamed broccoli contains 57% of the Daily Value (DV) for vitamin C and may reduce the risk of inflammatory disorders.

Kiwis

One kiwi of average size contains 62% of the daily value of vitamin C, which is beneficial for blood circulation and immunity.

Kale

100 grams of raw kale contains 93 milligrams of vitamin C, while a cup of lightly steamed kale gives 21 mg.

Mustard spinach

Raw or cooked, one cup of this leafy green contains 217 percent of the daily value of vitamin C.

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