Did you know that blackcurrant is the richest fruit in vitamin C? Discover these foods that will boost your form and your immunity this winter!
With the arrival of winter, cold and fatigue set in and threaten our body. But vitamin C is there. Know how to spot it in food and stock up on energy to calmly face the start of the year.
Besides the fact that vitamin C slows down the aging of our cells, it intensifies the body’s resistance to infections (colds, sinusitis, etc.). Concretely, this means that ascorbic acid (or vitamin C) actively participates in strengthening our immune system, and that it participates in the fight against winter diseases. Another advantage, and not the least, vitamin C promotes the assimilation of iron, itself essential to fight against fatigue. What’s more, our body is unable to produce it on its own. You will understand why it is absolutely essential to consume vitamin C when the first cold weather arrives.
And it’s not a received idea, foods rich in vitamin C help fight against winter infections. It is found in citrus fruits of course. Squeezed orange juice in the morning is a very good idea to start the day off right. Kiwis also contain a lot. Cooking partially destroys nutrients and vitamins, so get into the habit of eating your fruits and vegetables raw and eating them quickly.