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Sources of Vitamin C:
Apricots, Asparagus, Avocado, Banana, Basil, Beets, Bell Peppers*, Blueberries, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cantaloupe, Carrots, Cauliflower, Cayenne Pepper, Cherries*, Chili Pepper, Cloves, Collard Greens, Corn, Cranberries, Cucumbers*, Garlic, Grapefruit, Grapes*, Green Beans, Kale*, Kiwi, Leeks, Lemon, Mustard Greens, Onion, Oranges, Oregano, Papaya, Parsley, Peas, Pears, Pineapple, Plums, Pomegranate, Raspberries, Romaine Lettuce, Spinach*, Strawberries*, Summer Squash*, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes*, Turnip Greens, Watermelon, Winter Squash and Zucchini.
Those featured in italics also contain iron.
Important to note that vitamin C is heat liable, meaning that it is destroyed by heat. Consequently cooking foods contain vitamin C will reduce the amount of vitamin C in the food. While it may no longer be the best source of vitamin C at that point it will have other nutrients. When focusing on getting vitamin C choose a method of preparation that doesn’t involve heat.
Lucky Iron Fish
In late 2015 I came across information on Lucky Iron Fish, an affordable, ingenious and even charitable idea for boosting iron levels. I mentioned the little fella in the recipes Natalie's Borscht and Lime-Ginger Carrot Soup.
You simply put the Lucky Iron Fish in whatever fluid based (soup, sauce, stew, etc.) food that you’re preparing and it enriches the dish with iron! Even better, when you purchase a Lucky Iron Fish for you, the company donates 1 to a family in need. That’s a win-win situation.
Click HERE to learn more about the Lucky Iron Fish and get you one!
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