Wednesday, September 13, 2023

VITAMIN C F00DS FOR FIGHTING OFF COLDS AND FLU

Cold and flu season is upon us. Remember that vitamin-C is a big help in fighting off colds and flu.  Here is a list of foods that are high in vitamin-C so be sure to include them regularly in your diet! It is always a good idea to build up our immune systems to help fight off anything that may come our way.

  • Hot Chili Peppers: 1/2 cup contains: 182mg vitamin C, or 303% DV
  • Bell Peppers: 10 strips contain: 95.4mg vitamin C, or 159% DV
  • Guava 1/2 cup contains: 188mg vitamin C, or 314% DV
  • Kale 1 cup, chopped, contains: 80.4mg vitamin C, or 134%
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks contains: over 131% of daily needs
Other foods high in vitamin-C that should be included in your diet are broccoli, Brussels sprouts, strawberries, oranges, cantaloupe and papaya.

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