Vitamin C to Recover and Heal The Body

It is important to eat products with Vitamin C daily to maintain a healthy body.  Your body needs Vitamin C to build and repair tissue, bones, cartilage and fight off diseases.  Vitamin C is an antioxidant that fights off free radicals or byproducts which are produced when your body converts food to energy.  Free radicals can cause damage to healthy cells while antioxidant block them and make cells stronger.  Vitamin C is water soluble and necessary in your diet daily.  It cannot be stored by the body for later use, so when you deprive yourself you are at greater risk of disease, illness, and injury.  Vitamin C consumption contributes to maintaining and healing every part of the body.  From strengthening your immune system to aiding in muscle recovery after a strenuous workout, this vitamin is proven to be essential in your nutritional plan.  The recommended daily amount of Vitamin C is 60mg or 1 orange.  Avoid exceeding over 2000mg a day because it can cause adverse effects.
Sources of Vitamin C can be found in:

·     Citrus Fruits and juices

·     Kiwi

·     Strawberries

·     Green peppers

·     Kale

·     Spinach

·     Cabbage

·     Broccoli

·     Tomato