8 Foods With Vitamin C
Boost your dose of this super vitamin
Do you need more Vitamin C?
If so, follow along as I reveal 8 superfoods that contain a healthy dose of Vitamin C.
Studies show that consuming vitamin C can’t actually prevent colds, loading up on this nutrient may help slightly shorten the length of time you’re sick and reduce the severity of your symptoms.
And although oranges are the most common source, they are not the only foods that contain Vitamin C.
8 Foods That Contain Vitamin C
Always check with your doctor before you enter into any type of diet or exercise regime.
Chili Peppers
A half-cup of chopped or diced chili peppers delivers 107.8 mg of vitamin C.
Plus, researchers from the University of Buffalo found that capsaicin, the compound that makes chili peppers hot, may help relieve joint and muscle pain.
And according to Nutrition Data, a single 73-gram chili pepper contains 83% of your daily needs.
Red Bell Pepper
A cup of chopped red bell pepper contains nearly three times more Vitamin C than an orange — 190 mg.
