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Sources Of Vitamin C
Health Encyclopedia: Vitamin C
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Food Sources
All fruits and vegetables contain some amount of vitamin C. Foods that tend to be the highest sources of vitamin C include green peppers, citrus fruits and juices, strawberries, tomatoes, broccoli, turnip greens and other leafy greens, sweet and white potatoes, and cantaloupe.
Other excellent sources include papaya, mango, watermelon, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, winter squash, red peppers, raspberries, ...
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Expert & Community Posts
February 28: Eat More Vitamin C
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert...reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. Good sources of vitamin C include: Oranges,... Read more »
The Surprising Benefits of Vitamin C
By Heather Reese , Health Expert...potatoes, white potatoes and tomatoes are all great sources of Vitamin C. Other sources include... Read more »
Questions on Vitamin B12, Late Night Eating and Apples
By Heather Reese , Health Expert...nutrient dense. All varieties of apples are a great source of Vitamins A and C and fiber. They... Read more »
Do you need to eat a Mango?
By Ginger Vieira , Health ExpertThe other day I was working on a project with a group of students from my class (also my friends).... Read more »
A Berry Good Season
By Ellen Haas , Health Expert...terrific nutrition profile and they are an excellent source of vitamin C and flavonoids. If you... Read more »
Health Guide
Vitamins
Food Sources FAT-SOLUBLE VITAMINS Vitamin A: Eggs Meat Milk Cheese Cream Liver Kidney Cod Halibut fish oil Vitamin D: Cheese Butter ... Read more »Iron in diet
Diet - iron Food Sources The best sources of iron include: Dried beans Dried fruits Eggs (especially egg yolks) Iron-fortified... Read more »Vitamins: Introduction
...vitamins. The body can manufacture only three vitamins (D, K, and the B vitamin biotin) from nondietary sources. Unlike carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, vitamins are not sources of energy.... Read more »Asthma Diet
...and vegetables along with leafy green vegetables. Nuts, tuna and other kinds of fish are also great sources of antioxidants. Read more »Heart disease and vitamin E
...vitamin E and selenium are high in fat, you may want to work with a dietitian to find the best food sources for you. Read more »Images
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