Vitamin C
WHAT IS VITAMIN C?
Vitamin C is a vitamin thatsupports the growth and repair of tissues through out the body. It aids with healing wounds, repairing and maintaining cartilage, and absorbing iron. Vitamin C is one of the many antioxidants! Antioxidants are nutrients that support the immune system, which helps fight off illnesses.
WHERE DO WE GET VITAMIN C?
Our bodies do not produce or store vitamin C; instead, we obtain it through our diet.There are many natural sources of vitamin C, with many fruits and vegetables containing this essential nutrient.
Vitamin C is found in:
- Citrus Fruits
- Berries
- Potatoes
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Cabbage
- Brussels sprouts
- Broccoli
- Spinach
- Pineapple
- Cantaloupe
WHAT IS IN SEASON THIS SPRING THAT HAS VITAMIN C?
- Apricots
- Blackberries
- Broccoli
- Carrots
- Kiwi
- Kale
- Lemons
- Limes
- Pineapples
- Spinach
- Strawberries
Fun Fact!
Humans are one ofthe few species that cannot produce their own Vitamin C. Most mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and insects can create their own!
References:
- https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002404.htm
- https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/resources/nutrition-education-materials/seasonal-produce-guide/spring
- https://www.thetech.org/ask-a-geneticist/articles/2022/gulo-gene-evolution/
- https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminC-HealthProfessional/
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-vitamin-c/art