Vitamin C

Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that is necessary for normal growth and development and is needed for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body. It is used to:

1. Form an important protein used to make skin, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels
2. Heal wounds and form scar tissue
3. Repair and maintain cartilage, bones, and teeth

The body is not able to make vitamin C on its own, and it does not store vitamin C. It is very e important that we include plenty of vitamin C- rich foods in our daily diet. For many years, vitamin C has been a popular remedy for the common cold.

All fruits and vegetables contain some amount of vitamin C.

Foods that are the highest sources of vitamin C include:

1. Cantaloupe
2. Citrus fruits and juices, such as orange and grapefruit
3. Kiwi fruit
4. Mango
5. Papaya
6. Pineapple
7. Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, cranberries
8. Watermelon

Vegetables that are the highest sources of vitamin C include:

1. Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower
2. Green and red peppers
3. Spinach, cabbage, turnip greens, and other leafy greens
4. Sweet and white potatoes
5. Tomatoes and tomato juice
6. Winter squash