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During the pandemic covid-19, consumption of vitamins, especially vitamin C is necessary to increase immunity. There are several types of fruit that contain vitamin C.
There are several benefits of vitamin C in the body. This vitamin is needed to help normal growth and development, tissue repair in all parts of the body. In addition, vitamin C also serves to form important proteins for the production of skin, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels, absorption of iron.
Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water. The remaining vitamins leave the body through the urine. Although the body stores a small amount of this vitamin, it must be consumed regularly to prevent deficiency in the body.
Quotes Medline Plus, Vitamin C is one of many antioxidants. Antioxidants are nutrients that block some of the damage caused by free radicals.
Men need about 90 mg per day and women need 75 mg per day.
Oranges have been known as a source of vitamin C. Citing Webmd, medium-sized orange contains 70 mg.
But besides oranges, there are also fruit sources that contain vitamin C:
1. Kiwi
This bright green or yellow fruit contains 70 mg of vitamin C in one medium kiwi. Kiwi also contains high fiber, flavooids, carotenoids that can help protect cells.
2. Strawberries
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A cup of strawberries contains 85 mg of vitamin C. In addition to being a fruit that contains vitamin C, strawberries are also known as a low-calorie, high-fiber snack and various antioxidants.
3. Orange melon (Cantaloupe)
This fruit contains a lot of nutrients such as carotenoids, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, copper, flavonods. In addition, this melon also contains 30 mg of vitamin C per 1/2 cup.
4. Papaya
Each cup of papaya contains very high vitamin C, which is around 90 mg. Papaya is also rich in carotene, flavonoids, B vitamins, folate, potassium, magnesium and fiber.
This combination of nutrients is also good for the heart and can help protect against colon cancer.
5. Guava seeds
One guava, weighing 100 grams, has more than 200mg of Vitamin C content (as per USDA), which is almost twice as high as an orange.
6. Pineapple
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Quote from Food NDTVPineapple is often underestimated because of its sour taste and bad skin. However pineapple is a nutritional powerhouse and the fruit contains large amounts of vitamin C.
7. Lemon
Lemons also include fruits that contain vitamin c. Lemon contains 77 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams. Vitamin C in lemon juice also acts as an antioxidant.
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