Let's all agree..... We need Vitamin C

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April 4th marks National Vitamin C Day!! What a perfect time to learn more about what benefits Vitamin C provides, and dive into how we can get more Vitamin C into our diet. 

 

Background of Vitamin C 

Vitamin C has a scientific name called ascorbic acid. Ascorbic acid has so many roles in the body for things like growth and development, repairing tissues, collagen formation, immune function, and iron absorption. 

Vitamin C also acts as an antioxidant. Antioxidants help the body fight against damage that has been caused by free radicals that can build up and contribute to the development of different health conditions. What we would do without Vitamin C?! 

 

Best Sources of Vitamin C 

Vitamin C can be found in so many fruits and vegetables. Foods like oranges, lemons, limes, strawberries, tomatoes, broccoli, green peppers, leafy greens, papaya, and mangoes are great sources of Vitamin C. 

Easy ways to get more Vitamin C into your diet are things like adding pureed fruits into soups or muffins, having fruits or veggies for a quick snack, or adding fresh or frozen fruits to baked goods, yogurt parfaits,  or salads. 

 

Try this yummy smoothie recipe that’s full of Vitamin C! 

1 cup of orange juice 

½ cup of frozen strawberries 

½ cup of frozen mango 

½ cup of Greek yogurt 

Instructions: 

-              Add all of your ingredients into the blender

-              Blend and enjoy! 



https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/the-benefits-of-vitamin-c




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