Vegetables and herbs that are packed with Vitamin C
These are the vegetables and herbs you should add to your diet this winter season!
Vitamin C is vital for your immune system to function properly.
In the winter season, it is specifically good to intake Vitamin C because it helps to keep flu at bay.
The good thing is that there are many vegetables that are packed with Vitamin C.
Let’s look at some of them and how much Vitamin C they contain.
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Broccoli
Broccoli contains 89mg of Vitamin C per 100g.
You can boil the broccoli, eat as is, or use it in a salad.
Kale
Kale is one of the best superfoods.
It is packed with nutrients.
A 100g serving of kale contains 120mg of Vitamin C.
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Chili Peppers
One of the best ways to get Vitamin C is to eat chili peppers.
One green chili pepper contains 242mg of Vitamin C per 100g.
Parsley
Parsley contains 133mg of Vitamin C per 100g.
It also has other nutrients including vitamins A, K, calcium, iron, magnesium, and potassium.
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Thyme
Thyme is a herb from the mint family. Many people buy it as a spice.
Thyme has antibacterial properties.
It contains 160mg of Vitamin C per 100g.
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