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Most
people turn to vitamin C after they've caught a cold. That’s because it helps
build up your immune system. Vitamin C increases the growth of
white blood cells which are key to fighting infections. Popular citrus fruits
include oranges, tangerines, lemons, limes, grapefruit, clementines. Because
your body doesn't produce or store it, you need daily vitamin C for continued
health.
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If you
think citrus fruits have the most vitamin C of any fruit or vegetable, think
again. Ounce for ounce, red bell peppers contain twice as much vitamin C as
citrus. They’re also a rich source of beta carotene, that helps keep your eyes
and skin healthy.
Broccoli
is supercharged with vitamins and minerals. Packed with vitamin C, also A and
E, as well as many other antioxidants and fiber. The key to keeping its power
intact is to cook it as little as possible — or better yet, not at all.
Spinach
made our list not just because it's rich in vitamin C. It's also packed with
numerous antioxidants and beta carotene, which may increase the
infection-fighting ability of our immune systems. Similar to broccoli, spinach
is healthiest when it’s cooked as little as possible so that it retains its
nutrients. However, light cooking enhances its vitamin A and allows other
nutrients to be released from oxalic acid.
Look for
yogurts that have "live and active cultures" printed on the label,
like Greek yogurt. These cultures may stimulate your immune system to help
fight diseases. Try to get plain yogurts rather than the kinds that are
preflavored and loaded with sugar. You can sweeten plain yogurt yourself with
healthy fruits and a drizzle of honey instead. Select brands fortified with
vitamin D, which helps regulate the immune system and is thought to boost our
body’s natural defenses against diseases.
Papaya is
another fruit loaded with vitamin C. You can find 224 percent of the daily
recommended amount of vitamin C in a single fruit. It also has a digestive
enzyme called papain that has anti-inflammatory effects. Papayas have decent
amounts of potassium, B
vitamins, and folate, all of which are beneficial to your overall health.
Kiwis are
naturally full of a ton of essential nutrients, vitamin C, and also including
folate, potassium, vitamin K.
Sunflower
seeds are full of nutrients, vitamin B-6. They’re also incredibly high in vitamin
E, a powerful antioxidant, including phosphorous, magnesium.
When it
comes to preventing and fighting off colds, vitamin E tends to take a backseat
to vitamin C. However, vitamin E is the key to a healthy immune system. It’s a fat-soluble vitamin, meaning
it requires the presence of fat to be absorbed properly. Nuts, such as almonds,
are packed with the vitamin and also have healthy fats. A half-cup serving,
which is about 46 whole, shelled almonds, provides nearly 100 percent of the
recommended daily amount of vitamin E.
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