Tips on feeding your immune system: Vitamin C

Vitamin C 

Vitamin C is an antioxidant that boosts immunity, by encouraging production of white blood cells while supporting them to function more effectively.  Vitamin C also strengthens the skins barriers, our skin is our first line of defense against infection. 

Vitamin C deficiency has been linked to poor health outcomes.  The good news is it’s pretty easy to get vitamin C in your diet here are some great whole food sources:   

Vegetables:  peppers, tomato, cauliflower, broccoli, spinach, mustard greens, romaine, sweet potato, cabbage, collard greens, swiss chard, okra, acorn squash, asparagus, green beans 

Fruits:  Citrus (oranges, grapefruit, lemons), cantaloupe, blueberries, strawberries, bananas, watermelon, pineapple 

Additional Benefits of Vitamin C:  it is cardio-protective, supports healthy blood pressure, protects against gout, helps wounds heal faster and boosts memory.   

 

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