Eat Red Bell Peppers
A single red bell pepper contains almost three times the amount of vitamin C as an orange, so it’s a great way to get more vitamin C in your diet.
You can eat them raw or cooked, and you’ll still reap all those benefits! If you’re looking for some inspiration on how to incorporate red bell peppers into your meals, check out these recipes:
Drink Citrus Fruit Juice
Drink freshly squeezed citrus fruit juice. Vitamin C is highly soluble in water, which means that heat destroys the vitamin. This makes buying bottled juices hard to maintain your intake of vitamin C because most of these products are pasteurized and sold at room temperature.
Avoid sweetened juices with added sugar, as the calories you get from drinking sweetened drinks may negate any benefits gained by their vitamins and other nutrients. If you can’t find unsweetened versions locally, make your own at home by freezing winter produce like lemons or oranges until they’re rock hard then blending them into a slushie-like consistency with some water or milk (from whole milk down to skim).
If you want all the benefits of fresh-pressed juice without having to take out your juicer every morning—and nobody does—drink pulpy fruit juices instead! There’s no reason why you shouldn’t be able to drink a glass of orange juice every day for breakfast instead of coffee if it fits within your dietary preferences; just remember that not all OJ is created equal so opt for brands with pulp rather than those made from refined versions like Tropicana Gold if possible.
Add Paprika to Your Meals
Did you know that adding paprika to your meals is a great way to get more vitamin C?
Paprika can be used as an addition to many foods, like eggs or deviled eggs, as a topping for baked potatoes, and even added to soups and stews.
Combine Broccoli with Citrus Fruit
Combining broccoli with citrus fruits, tomatoes, and other fruits and vegetables is a simple way of increasing your intake of vitamin C.
This vitamin is vital for helping you fight off infections, boost immunity, and keep your skin looking young. It also helps keep blood vessels healthy.
The recommended daily allowance for adults is 90mg for men and 75mg for women. You can find out the amount that’s right for you by using the NHS tool here.
Add Kale to Your Smoothies
Add kale to your smoothies. Kale is an excellent source of vitamin C, as well as a host of other vitamins and minerals. You can add kale to your favorite smoothie recipe for an extra dose of nutrients and antioxidants. It will add great flavor to the drink while boosting its nutritional value!
Enjoy Kiwi for Dessert
If you’re looking for a way to add more vitamin C to your diet, the kiwi is a great choice. Kiwi fruit contains more vitamin C than an orange, but it also has plenty of fiber and potassium.
You can eat kiwifruit plain or mix it into a fruit salad for dessert. The taste is refreshing and delicious—the perfect way to end any meal!
Combine Spinach and Tomatoes for a Salad
Spinach and tomatoes are both good sources of vitamin C. Spinach is also a good source of vitamin A, vitamin K, and folate. Tomatoes are also a good source of vitamin A, potassium, and folate. Here’s how to make it:
Start by slicing up some tomatoes and spinach leaves. If you have time to marinate them in olive oil overnight or for a few hours before serving that will help bring out their flavor even more! Just toss it all together after mixing the dressing ingredients together in your blender or food processor.
Try a Sweet Potato Recipe
Sweet potatoes are a good source of vitamin C. As such, they’re an excellent way to fight off winter colds and flu. To get more vitamin C from sweet potatoes, try the following:
Bake them (with the skin on): Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Wash and dry three large sweet potatoes, then slice them in half lengthwise and place them cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with foil for easy cleanup. Bake for about one hour or until tender when pierced with a fork or knife; remove from oven and set aside to cool slightly before serving (you can also eat them hot).
Steam them: Boil water in a pot over high heat while you peel two large sweet potatoes; once peeled, slice each potato into quarters lengthwise and place pieces into a steamer basket placed inside another pot filled halfway with boiling water (make sure there is enough space between each piece of potato so they don’t touch). Cover both pots tightly so no steam escapes during the cooking process; steam for 10 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork or knife; remove from heat immediately after the steaming process is complete – do not leave out too long afterward because it will continue cooking through residual heat!
You can easily get your daily vitamin C by eating lots of fruits and vegetables!
If you’re thinking about getting more vitamin C in your diet, here are some of the best sources.
- Strawberries – 1 cup of strawberries has about 80 milligrams of vitamin C.
- Oranges – 1 medium orange contains 70 milligrams of vitamin C and about 110 calories, making it an easy snack food to pack with you throughout the day!
- Kale – One serving of kale contains 124% of your daily recommended intake of vitamin C, plus tons of other nutrients such as calcium and iron that help protect against heart disease and cancer—not bad for just one leaf!