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Vitamin C:
What is it: Also known as ascorbic acid. A water-soluble nutrient that acts as an antioxidant to protect us from colds and infections, cardiovascular disease, cancer, joint diseases, and cataracts. Why you need it: Protects cells from free radical damage, regenerates vitamin E supplies, and improves iron absorption. BEST SOURCES Steamed broccoli (1 cup, 43 calories) 205 percent daily value Cooked brussels sprouts (1 cup, 60 calories) 161 percent daily value Strawberries (1 cup, 43 calories) 136 percent daily value Orange (61 calories) 116 percent daily value Cantaloupe (1 cup, 56 calories) 112 percent daily value Kiwi (46 calories) 95 percent daily value Grapefruit (1/2 fruit, 36 calories) 78 percent daily value Pineapple (1 cup, 76 calories) 39 percent daily value Cooked winter squash (1 cup, 80 calories) 32 percent daily value Blueberries (1 cup, 81 calories) 31 percent daily value (Courtesy of EAT THIS, NOT THAT)
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