What is the importance of Vitamin C?

Unlike some vitamins, Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is an essential vitamin, which means that the body cannot produce it. One thing to keep in mind is that vitamin C cannot be stored in the body, so you must incorporate it into your diet daily. As a result, we must get enough of this vitamin through our diet.

How much Vitamin C do we require?

The RDI (Recommended Daily Intake) for Vitamin C for adults is 40mg per day, 50mg for pregnant women, and 25-35mg for children.

Why is it important to eat vitamin C-rich foods during the winter?

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is an antioxidant that is known to protect cells from damage caused by harmful molecules, promote the production of white blood cells, which can help fight infections, and to protect against free radical damage.

Colds and vitamin C

What does science say about vitamin C as a natural cure for the common cold? The study discovered that taking at least 200 mg of vitamin C daily did not affect the likelihood of getting a cold. This means that, while vitamin C is unlikely to prevent a cold, it may help you recover faster. However, to be successful with your cold, you must take vitamin C every day.

Here is the Journal of Vitamin C in the Prevention and Treatment of the Common Cold

Vitamin C-Rich Foods Include:

12 cups red peppers – 95 mcg

90 milligrammes in 1 cup papaya

85 milligrammes per cup of strawberries

70 milligrammes from 1 medium kiwi

70 milligrammes from 1 medium orange

50 milligrammes are found in 12 cups of broccoli

Cauliflower contains 40 milligrammes per cup

30 milligrammes for each lemon

20 milligrammes – 1 medium tomato

Here are some recipes for extra vitamin C during the winter to help you meet your daily vitamin C requirements.

Related: Immunity Wellness Shot

Vitamin C Diet Chart

Monday: 1/2 cup red pepper sticks with hummus dip

Tuesday: 1/2 cup berries with Greek yoghurt

Wednesday: 1.5 lemons in detox water jar/ 1.5 lemon dressing on a veggie salad

Thursday: 1/2 cup steamed broccoli in salad/Broccoli Parmesan pasta

Friday: Cauliflower crust pizza/Cauliflower soup made with 1 cup of cauliflower florets

Saturday: 1 medium kiwi with Greek yoghurt

Sunday: 1 cup papaya with Greek yoghurt / Blackened salmon with papaya

We hope this helps you become stronger, fitter, and healthier on the inside, and that you no longer fear winter! If you have any questions about our holistic health food, please contact us.