10 of The Top Natural Sources of Vitamin C
LAURENTINE TEN BOSCH
This incredible nutrient is so vital for health! Since it was discovered to cure scurvy in British mariners centuries ago, it is now known to cure over 30 major diseases, being aggressively used by Frederick R. Klenner, M.D. since the early 1940s! Dr. Klenner cured chickenpox, measles, mumps, tetanus, and polio with huge doses of the vitamin.
Dr. Karel Tyml and his colleagues at The University of Western Ontario discovered that vitamin C can reverse sepsis, whilst Dr. Song at The University of Ulsan in Korea found an adequate intake of vitamin C was associated with longer survival in patients with heart failure likely by helping the body to reduce inflammation.
Though you may not require Vitamin C therapy in large doses, ensuring you are consuming plenty of this vital nutrient each day will only benefit you! Most vitamin C supplements are riddled with chemicals, artificial colors, and preservatives. We’d rather have ours in a much more delicious way. To make sure you’re getting the most Vitamin C out of your food, eat them raw and unprocessed! Vitamin C is not very heat stable so once cooked or processed, some of the magic is lost.
We’ve found 10 of the top natural sources for you to incorporate into your day:
1. Camu Camu
The camu camu berry is one of the world’s most abundant sources of vitamin C - in fact, one single teaspoon of camu camu powder has 1180% of your recommended daily intake! That’s 708mg in a tiny dose!
2. Acerola Cherry
The acerola cherry is packed with vitamin C! One tablespoon of powder contains 315mg! That’s 525% of your daily intake with just one teaspoon!
3. Red Peppers
A cup of chopped red bell pepper contains nearly three times more vitamin C than an orange, providing 190mg.
4. Guavas
Just one-half cup of this tropical fruit contains 188mg.
5. Kiwi Fruit
Surprisingly rich in vitamin C, one cup of slices has 167mg, or the equivalent of 278% of your daily needs.
6. Goji Berries
The antioxidant-rich goji berry also contains a good source of vitamin C, providing 144mg in one cup of goji berry powder!
7. Oranges
Oranges are often the first thing most people think of when reaching for a natural dose of vitamin C, and with good reason! Citrus fruits in general all provide a source of vitamin C, but one cup of orange segments will give you 96mg. 160% of your daily intake.
8. Papaya
This hydrating tropical fruit tastes amazing with fresh lime juice (an extra vitamin C boost!), but a one-cup serving delivers 88mg all on its own!
9. Strawberries
The humble strawberry packs a tasty little vitamin C punch with one cup of them providing 84.7mg!
10. Broccoli
One of the highest sources of vitamin C in the vegetable world comes from broccoli! No wonder your mum wanted you to eat it! Just one cup of florets has 81mg of vitamin C.
While we recommend getting your essential micronutrients from real foods as much as possible, sometimes you need an extra boost. A good-quality, natural Vitamin C powder is the easiest way to boost your intake.
You can shop our go-to Vitamin C powder, here.
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Laurentine ten Bosch, filmmaker of Food Matters, Hungry For Change and TRANSCENDENCE - Live Life Beyond The Ordinary and founder of FMTV. Along with James Colquhoun, Laurentine founded Food Matters, giving people the tools (films, books, website, TV) to take charge of their own health. Food Matters is an internationally acclaimed widely popular documentary about the medical and healthcare industries. Their latest documentary, Hungry For Change, reveals how the diet and processed food industries are the enemies of permanent weight loss, vibrant health, and natural living. From here, FMTV was born! A place where we can access vital information by watching all of your favorite inspiring documentaries, expert interviews & recipe videos in one place.