Looking to promote good health and nourish your body inside and out? Consider adding vitamin C to your diet. Only one in every five Australians eat enough of the recommended daily amount, but this multi-purpose vitamin carries a wealth of health benefits. Why should you add it to your diet?
- It helps your body manage heat and ward off related issues such as heat strokes and rashes
- It is a natural antioxidant and enhances collagen production in the skin, which in turn protects it from sun damage and keeps it firm
- It fights off cold and flu symptoms with its immune-boosting properties
- It is a natural antihistamine and can help alleviate some of the symptoms of hayfever and other allergies
- Its antioxidant properties aid digestion by helping the body absorb iron
- It promotes healthy gums and teeth through its antioxidant properties
Top foods containing vitamin C
- Citrus fruits
- Kiwifruit
- Strawberries
- Capsicum
- Broccoli
- Tomatoes