When we feel a cold coming it is more than likely we grab a bag of oranges in order to ward it off. So if we know that it is a magic cure for illness why do;t we take more note? Not only can a vitamin C deficiency result in a decreased ability to heal wounds, but it can also cause dry skin and hair, gingivitis and bleeding gums.
It has been found that a vast majority of us are vitamin C deficient. Experts are now buzzing about the daily need for vitamin C and why you probably need more of it than you already get from the recommended daily allowance (RDA).
Joy Stephenson-Laws, founder of Proactive Health Labs, says that while the recommended daily allowance for women of vitamin C is 75 milligrams, which is the equivalent of a medium-size orange, “Some people will not get enough of the RDA because of a genetic deficiency and as a result, supplements need to be taken or they need to eat more food that are rich in vitamin C to ensure that the body absorbs an adequate amount.”
So how can you tell if you’re not getting enough vitamin C every day and if you need more? Stephenson-Laws says the best way to tell is with a nutrient test. “That way you will know exactly how much to take so you can achieve your optimal level. You might think that you are consuming enough vitamin C, but your body may not be absorbing adequate amounts or the food source does not have as much vitamin C as it should.”
In simple terms, what are Vitamin C foods good for?
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a role in maintaining the health of the body’s connective tissue as well as acting as an antioxidant. Your body needs to ingest vitamin C, vitamin C foods, on a daily basis in order to maintain necessary supplies.
Your body does not make vitamin C on its own, and it does not store it either, so it is important that you include plenty of fruits and veggies that contain vitamin C in your daily diet. The benefits of vitamin C may include protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and the loss of collagen in the skin.
Citrus was actually used in the 18th century in order to cure the two million sailors that were suffering from Scurvy. It is important to understand, however, that less noticeable signs of Vitamin C are still very serious such as:
Health problems related to a vitamin C deficiency can get much worse over time, and may lead to some serious health issues. Long Term Problems from Low Levels of Vitamin C include:
To get the most nutrition and Vitamin C from your fruits and veggies, there are a few easy tips to follow: eat real foods that are uncooked and raw, make an effort to eat your fruits and vegetables soon after cutting them up, and steam fruits and veggies, instead of boiling them.
Food in its natural state will provide your body with the most abundant source of nutrition, so even though many people choose to turn to supplements when looking to get more vitamins into their bodies
It is not only your typical orange that can give a good dose of vitamin C – other great examples include:
So after reading this try and add a bit more vitamin C in your diet - it really will make a whole lot of difference!
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