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Vegetables with high vitamin C content
1. Kale
2. Broccoli
3. Brussels sprouts
4. Red peppers
5. Yellow bell pepper
6. Red cabbage
7. Cauliflower (Cauliflower)
8. Parsley (Parsley)
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It’s not uncommon for people to fall ill at times
rainy season
like now.Therefore, it is important to take care
health
by consuming
vegetables
rich in vitamin C which helps increase
body immunity
following.
In order to stay healthy even though the weather is uncertain, it is important to maintain the body’s immunity.The body’s immune system is the body’s natural defense to protect the body from viral, bacterial, fungal and parasitic infections.
The body’s immunity can be improved in various ways, such as a healthy lifestyle, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, not smoking, and consuming nutritious food.
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Vegetables with high vitamin C content
One of the nutritious foods that you can consume is vegetables which are rich in vitamin C.
Do you know what vegetables have high vitamin C content?Quoting from
Cleveland Clinic
and
Healthline
, here are some of them.
1. Kale
Kale is a vegetable
cruciferous
which is known to be rich in nutrients.In 100 grams (g) of raw kale there are around 93 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C or 103 percent of the daily requirement.
When cooked, the content decreases to around 21 mg per 118 g.However, research shows that the method
pressure cooking
can increase the availability of several other nutrients such as antioxidants.
Kale also contains vitamin K as well as lutein and zeaxanthin which support eye health.
2. Broccoli
Broccoli is one of the most recommended vegetables because it is very rich in nutrients.Half a cup of cooked broccoli provides about 51 mg of vitamin C or 57 percent of the RDA.
Apart from vitamin C, broccoli also contains fiber, folate, vitamin K and antioxidant compounds which have the potential to help reduce the risk of cancer.
3. Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts have a shape similar to mini cabbage but their nutritional content is very dense.Half a cup of cooked brussels sprouts contains about 48 mg of vitamin C or 41 percent of the RDA.
This vegetable is also rich in vitamin K and vitamin A which are important for collagen formation and bone health.
4. Red peppers
Red peppers are one of the vegetables with the highest vitamin C content.One medium red bell pepper provides more than 150 percent of the daily requirement for vitamin C.
In addition, red peppers are rich in beta carotene and other antioxidants which are beneficial for skin and eye health.
5. Yellow bell pepper
Yellow peppers are no less superior in terms of vitamin C content. One large yellow pepper contains around 342 mg of vitamin C which is almost the equivalent of four times the daily requirement.
Yellow peppers also have vitamin A, fiber and important antioxidants to maintain the body’s immune system.
6. Red cabbage
Red cabbage contains high levels of vitamin C and anthocyanin, a purple pigment that functions as an antioxidant.One cup of raw red cabbage provides about 50 mg of vitamin C.
Red cabbage helps reduce inflammation and supports the digestive system due to its fiber content.
7. Cauliflower (Cauliflower)
Cauliflower is often overlooked, even though it has a fairly high vitamin C content.One cup of chopped cauliflower contains about 48 mg of vitamin C.
Cauliflower also provides fiber, vitamin B6, and antioxidants that help fight oxidative stress.
8. Parsley (Parsley)
Parsley is often used as a food garnish, but its vitamin C content is quite significant.Two tablespoons of fresh parsley contain about 10 mg of vitamin C or 11 percent of the RDA.
Parsley is also a source of vitamin K and antioxidants which can support bone health.
This is a collection of vegetables rich in vitamin C which help increase the body’s immunity.Hope it is useful.
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