Vitamin C from whole foods!

Cold and flu season is just about to kick off and that means that many people will be stocking up on vitamin C supplements to hopefully avoid the sickies this year.

What is the best way to get vitamin C? From whole foods! Not only can vitamin C help you fight off colds and flus, it also helps increase iron absorption. Instead of heading to the pharmacy, hit the produce aisle instead.

Look for these fabulous foods:

Broccoli: 1 cup (cooked) = 205% RDA
Brussels sprouts: 1 cup (cooked) = 161% RDA
Cantaloupe: 1 cup = 112% RDA
Cauliflower: 1 cup (cooked) = 91% RDA
Kale: 1 cup (cooked) = 89% RDA
Kiwis: 1 kiwi = 95% RDA
Oranges: 1 orange = 116% RDA
Papaya: 1 papaya = 313% RDA
Red bell peppers: 1 cup = 291% RDA
Strawberries: 1 cup = 136% RDA