In order to remain healthy, the body needs 65 to 90 mg of vitamin C per day. This can increase to 2,000 mg daily. As oranges only give 88 percent of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C, one needs to augment his diet.
Here are food alternatives to consider:
Chili peppers and red, yellow and green bell peppers
Half a cup of chopped peppers can give up to 107.8 mg of vitamin C. Add it to your omelet or to a pot of caldereta.
Dark green leafy vegetables
Kale, turnip greens, Swiss chard and spinach provide 80.4 mg of vitamin C. These salad greens offer a good amount of minerals and some fatty acids.
Fresh fruit
Did you know that papayas contain 88.3 mg of vitamin C and help clear sinuses, brighten skin and strengthen bones? Strawberries help whiten teeth and contain 84.7 mg of vitamin C while pineapples give 78.9 mg of vitamin C and contain an an anti-inflammatory enzyme that aids in breaking down food and lessening bloating.
Kiwi contains 92.7 mg or 155 percent of vitamin C in every 100 g serving.
Seafood
Lobsters, mollusks, sardines and tuna also contain vitamin C.
Boost your immunity with daily vitamin supplements from Rhea Generics. Their vitamin C is available in 250 mg and 500 mg boxes of 100 while the Vitamin C + Zinc are sold in boxes of 30s and 100s. Both are available at all Mercury Drug stores and other leading drugstores nationwide.