
Vitamin C is an incredibly powerful antioxidant that scavenges free radicals and diminishes oxidative stress—key factors in the prevention of illness and in delaying the aging process.
Surprisingly, citrus fruits, while high in vitamin C, are not the first produce that hit the top of the list of fruits and veggies with the greatest amounts of vitamin C! Think papaya! It provides a wealth of vitamin C and many other vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients.
Also high on the list is spinach, as well as cantaloupe, kiwi, Brussels sprouts, kale, cauliflower, and grapefruit.
Consider, too, apples, bell peppers, parsnips, broccoli, strawberries, blueberries, rutabaga, and sweet potatoes.
Ingredients 1 bell pepper (yellow) 1 handful of turnip greens 1 pint strawberries (fresh) 1 guava (fresh) Steps to Make It 1, Gather the ingredients.
2, Rinse all these foods before using them.
3, Cut to the size recommended for your juice machine.
4, Juice and drink this delicious concoction immediately for the best nutritional benefits! 5, Enjoy! About Vitamin C In a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association those who consumed higher amounts of vitamin C were less likely to suffer strokes.
Vitamin C also reduces such complications as pneumonia and other infections of the lungs.
While it may not fight the common cold, it has been demonstrated to reduce the symptoms and shorten the duration of many other illnesses and infections.
A very important effect of high vitamin C levels in the blood system is its impact on aging.
Vitamin C is responsible for healthy collagen and tissue both within and outside our bodies.
Vitamin C may also play a role in lowering hypertension and thus supporting a healthy cardiovascular system.
Vitamin C also strengthens our immune system by fighting everyday stress.
Those who are sensitive to stress, such as smokers, the obese, and those with chronic illnesses and disease are especially low in vitamin C and need more than the recommended daily amount to reduce the impact these issues have on their bodies.
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