12/08/2018
Welcome Winter!
Healthy diet is essential to keep the immune system in peak condition!
Holistic Natural Medicine wants to make sure your grocery list contains items to boost your immune system and increase your Vitamin C intake. Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant with positive effects on skin health and immune function. Vitamin C cannot be produced or stored in the human body, therefore it is essential to consume it on a regular basis. The daily value (DV) for Vitamin C is 90mg
Here is a list of our top 10 favorite fruits, herbs and vegetables to help boost your defenses during the cold weather months
1. Oranges contain 53 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams. One medium orange delivers 70 mg of vitamin C. Other citrus fruits, such as grapefruit, mandarins and limes, are also good sources of this vitamin.
2. Blackcurrants contain 181 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams. One-half cup of blackcurrants packs 112% of the DV for vitamin C and may help reduce chronic inflammation.
3. Kale contains 120 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams. One cup of raw kale delivers 89% of the DV for vitamin C, while a lightly steamed cup provides 59%. One study found that boiling, frying or steaming leafy greens helps release more of their antioxidants. These potent antioxidants may help reduce chronic inflammatory diseases.
4. Broccoli contains 89 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams. One-half cup of steamed broccoli provides 57% of the DV for vitamin C and may lower your risk of inflammatory diseases.
5. Mustard spinach provides 195 mg of vitamin C, or 217% of the DV.
Mustard spinach is also high in vitamin A, potassium, calcium, manganese, fiber and folate.
6. Thyme or Thyme oil contains more vitamin C than most culinary herbs with 160 mg per 100 grams. Adding thyme to tea, soups or 1-2 tablespoon to a meal will aid in making antibodies, destroying viruses / bacteria and clear infected cells.
7. Strawberries contain 59 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams. One cup of strawberry halves delivers 89 mg of vitamin C. This nutritious fruit may help your heart and brain health.
8. Lemons contain 77 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams, with one medium lemon delivering 92% of the DV. Vitamin C has potent antioxidant benefits.
9. Parsley contains 133 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams. Sprinkling two tablespoons of fresh parsley on your meal delivers 11% of the DV for vitamin C, which helps increase iron absorption.
10. Yellow peppers contain the highest vitamin C concentration of all sweet peppers with 183 mg per 100 grams. One-half cup of sweet yellow peppers delivers 152% of the recommended DV.
By fortifying the body with these items, in conjunction with our Yingtang Therapeutic products, our unique style of acupuncture and healing modalities your immune system functioning optimally.
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