Which fruits and vegetables contain the most vitamin C ?

Our bodies cannot produce vitamin C, neither can we store it, so we have to get it from our food.  All fruits and vegetables have their own benefits, this article concentrates on those which have the highest vitamin C content.   Guava The guava is native to South America and central Mexico and is now the staple fruit of many Asian countries.  Just one serving of guava (1 cup) contains 377 mg of vitamin C. Blackcurrant The blackcurrant is native to central and Northern Europe and parts of northern Asia.  One cup of blackcurrants provides 203 mg of vitamin C. Kiwi…

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    Our bodies cannot produce vitamin C, neither can we store it, so we have to get it from our food.  All fruits and vegetables have their own benefits, this article concentrates on those which have the highest vitamin C content. 

    1.  Guava

    The guava is native to South America and central Mexico and is now the staple fruit of many Asian countries.  Just one serving of guava (1 cup) contains 377 mg of vitamin C.

    1. Blackcurrant

    The blackcurrant is native to central and Northern Europe and parts of northern Asia.  One cup of blackcurrants provides 203 mg of vitamin C.

    1. Kiwi

    While most people assume the kiwi fruit originated in New Zealand, it is in fact native to China.  One cup of kiwi contains 167mg of vitamin C.

    1. Strawberry

    Wild strawberries have been collected and eaten for thousands of years, but cultivation of strawberries began during the Renaissance in France.  A one cup serving of strawberries contains 89.4 mg of vitamin C.

    1. Oranges

    The orange is thought to be native to Indochina, southern China and the northeast of India.  It wasn’t until the late 15th century that it arrived in Europe.  One cup of orange contains 82 mg of vitamin C.

    1. Peppers (Green, red and yellow)

    Peppers are native to Central and South America.  They were introduced into Europe in the 16th century.  One cup of chopped peppers contains 120 mg of vitamin C.

    1. Broccoli

    Broccoli is native to the eastern Mediterranean and Asia Minor.  However, it was cultivated and eaten by the Romans and finally introduced to England and America in the 18th century.  One cup of broccoli contains 81.2 mg of vitamin C.

    1. Kale

    There is evidence of the cultivation of kale in both the eastern Mediterranean and Asia Minor as far back as 2000 BC.  One cup of kale contains 80 mg of vitamin C.

    1. Brussels Sprouts

    It’s thought that the Brussels sprout as we know it today was first cultivated in Belgium in the 13th century.  However, a vegetable from the sprout family was grown in ancient Rome.   One cup of Brussels sprouts contains 74.8 mg of vitamin C.

    1. Peas

    It’s known that the humble pea was one of the first vegetables cultivated by man between 4800 and 4400 BC.  One cup of peas contains 58 mg of vitamin C.

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    Renaat Sioncke

    Renaat Sioncke is a full-time teacher and part-time online business owner. He's a family man with a wife and two sons. Renaat shares effective strategies for healthy living, which he specializes in. He's worked hard to build his business around his family life, and it's been a learning process. Renaat is committed to this lifestyle because it allows him to help others while also building his business and spending time with his loved ones.
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