Vitamin C

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)