One cup of strawberries has 50 calories; a dollop of low fat whipped topping adds only 10 more. If you go the extra mile and pick a pint or two yourself at a farm, you'll burn a few calories too. You already know that strawberries are a great way to wake up a bowl of cereal, a cup of yogurt or a morning smoothie (my favorite way). But try them with savory foods, too. For surprising pop, toss strawberries into summer salads with balsamic vinegar and a drizzle of olive oil.
We should be taking in 200 mg. Here is a list;
| Food | Serving | Vitamin C (mg) |
|---|---|---|
| Acerola juice | 3/ 4 cup (6 ounces) | 6595 |
| Guavas | 4 medium | 672 |
| Currants | 1 cup | 671 |
| Guava sauce (cooked) | 1/ 2 cup | 405 |
| Pineapple | 1 cup | 280 |
| Grapefruit, Red or Pink | 1 large | 247 |
| Grapefruit, White | 1 large | 206 |
| Peaches, sliced | 1 cup | 200 |
| Sweet red pepper | 1/2 cup, raw chopped | 141 |
| Strawberries | 1 cup, sliced | 123 |
| Strawberries | 1 cup, whole | 82 |
| Orange juice | 3/4 cup (6 ounces) | 75 |
| Orange | 1 medium | 70 |
| Grapefruit juice | 3/4 cup (6 ounces) | 60 |
| Broccoli | 1/2 cup, cooked | 58 |
| Grapefruit | 1/2 medium | 44 |
| Potato | 1 medium, baked | 26 |
| Tomato | 1 medium | 23 |
Vitamin C is the best-known vitamin. Its antioxidant power makes it a key player in regulating the immune system, fighting off infections, possibly preventing cancer, and even relieving the aches and pains of tired muscles.
Vitamin C is essential for the manufacture of collagen, the protein that keeps skin supple and wrinkle-free. It is essential for the production of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine, one of the chemicals that prevent depression. It helps the liver make bile to carry cholesterol out of the body, and it helps in the making of carnitine that enables cells to burn fat.
How much are you getting?
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