Vitamin C is the nutrient we probably heard most about growing up. When you got thee sniffles your mom would most likely start feeding you Vitamin C capsules or gummies. This is because Vitamin C is one of the most important vitamin when it comes to the immune system. Yet, many people lack the minimum daily intake suggested by medical professionals.
Sure you can get your daily dose via the supplement form but research has proven that natural sources are more readily absorbed by the body. This means eating fresh fruit and vegetables of course.
So let’s take a look at what a natural source of vitamin C would look like in a single day.
The daily suggested intake of vitamin C is about 80-100 milligrams. Surprisingly you can get a full dose of Vitamin C by eating just one orange. Eating a cup of grapefruit is also sufficient. It takes 6 large bananas to get the full amount. Amazingly, 1 pineapple has much more than you need. It actually has 4 times the required amount. 1 guava is more than enough to get enough C. Unfortunately, other fruits aren’t as packed as oranges and grapefruits. It takes about 5 large apples to get the full amount of Vitamin C for your daily dose. Grapes however, would require 7 cups to get the recommended minimum.
If you cannot picture yourself sitting around and eating fruit all day there is good news. Doug, manager of a store that sells smoothies in the Outer Banks said the following: “oftentimes you can enjoy a delicious fruit smoothly and get near your daily required intake. Then just have an apple or another piece of fruit with dinner.”
So you heard it here folks. Stop by your local smoothie shop or blend one at home. This will be a delicious way to make sure you get the vitamin C you need and to stay healthy all winter long.
