Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Fruit High in Vit C by Dr. Carol Ann Fischer posted on September 8, 2015


Fruit High in Vitamin C

Vitamin C is the only vitamin that is not stored by the human body. Eat foods rich in Vitamin C daily to help maintain health. Many systems of the body need Vitamin C, including the immune system and hormonal system. Make sure to increase Vitamin C intake when under increased stress. Stress depletes Vitamin C and many other vitamins and minerals. 

KIWI: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, vitamin E & fiber. Its vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.  

APPLE: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids (known as Vitamin P), which enhances the activity of vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke.  

STRAWBERRY: Protective Fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protect the body from cancer-causing, blood vessel-clogging free radicals.

ORANGE : Sweetest medicine. Taking 2-4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessens the risk of colon cancer.  

WATERMELON: Coolest thirst quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione, which helps boost our immune system. It is also a key source of lycopene * the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients found in watermelon are vitamin C & Potassium. 

GUAVA & PAPAYA: Top awards for vitamin C. They are the clear winners for their high vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber, which helps prevent constipation. Papaya is rich in carotene; this is good for your eyes.

If you are not sure how much vitamin C you are getting or need, contact Dr. Fischer for a dietary analysis. This can be done by email or phone. Contact Dr. Fischer

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