By Lauren Gelman - Reader's Digest
As
cold and flu season winds down and bathing suit season picks up, get to
know the surprising fat burner qualities of immunity-boosting vitamin C
In addition to fighting colds, vitamin C helps create collagen (and plays a role in healthy skin), may protect the heart, and helps destroy free radicals associated with certain cancers. But the new research on vitamin C as a fat burner is so promising that we named it one of 13 fat releasing foods in our Digest Diet book.
Most Americans consume too little vitamin C, and one study showed that adults deficient or depleted of vitamin C may be more resistant to losing fat. Conversely, people who had adequate vitamin C levels burned 30 percent more fat during a bout of exercise than those low in C! Munching on more of the following fruits and veggies can help you meet the daily recommended intake, which is 75 milligrams for women and 90 for men.
Most Americans consume too little vitamin C, and one study showed that adults deficient or depleted of vitamin C may be more resistant to losing fat. Conversely, people who had adequate vitamin C levels burned 30 percent more fat during a bout of exercise than those low in C! Munching on more of the following fruits and veggies can help you meet the daily recommended intake, which is 75 milligrams for women and 90 for men.
Vitamin C level: 188 mg
Serving: 1 fruit
Try it : Pineapple Papaya Slaw
Serving: 1 fruit
Try it : Pineapple Papaya Slaw
Bell Peppers
Vitamin C level: 117 mg
Serving: 1 cup raw
Try it : Turkey-Stuffed Bell Peppers
Serving: 1 cup raw
Try it : Turkey-Stuffed Bell Peppers
Strawberries
Vitamin C level: 85 mg
Serving: 1 cup
Try it : Strawberry Mango Sorbet
Serving: 1 cup
Try it : Strawberry Mango Sorbet
Broccoli
Vitamin C level: 81 mg
Serving: 1 cup raw
Try it : Cajun Spiced Broccoli
Serving: 1 cup raw
Try it : Cajun Spiced Broccoli
Pineapple
Vitamin C level: 79 mg
Serving: 1 cup
Try it : Bean and Pineapple Soft Tacos
Serving: 1 cup
Try it : Bean and Pineapple Soft Tacos
Brussels Sprouts
Vitamin C level: 75 mg
Serving: 1 cup raw
Try it : Savory Brussels Sprouts
Serving: 1 cup raw
Try it : Savory Brussels Sprouts
Kiwifruit
Vitamin C level: 72 mg
Serving: 1 fruit
Try it : Kiwi Lime Gelatin
Serving: 1 fruit
Try it : Kiwi Lime Gelatin
Orange
Vitamin C level: 70 mg
Serving: 1 fruit
Try it : Citrus Cornmeal Cake
Serving: 1 fruit
Try it : Citrus Cornmeal Cake
Kale
Vitamin C level: 53 mg
Serving: 1 cup cooked
Try it : Penne With Kale and Onion
Serving: 1 cup cooked
Try it : Penne With Kale and Onion
Cauliflower
Vitamin C level: 52 mg
Serving: 1 cup raw
Try it : Cauliflower au Gratin
Serving: 1 cup raw
Try it : Cauliflower au Gratin
Tomato
Vitamin C level: 23 mg
Serving: 1 cup
Try it : Herb-Topped Stuffed Tomatoes
Serving: 1 cup
Try it : Herb-Topped Stuffed Tomatoes
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