Summer Fruits High in Vitamin C

Vitamin C is one of the most important of all vitamins. Not only does it play a significant role as an antioxidant, protecting body tissue from the damage of oxidation, but also protects your cells against the effects of free radicals. Free radicals are potentially damaging by-products of the body’s metabolism that can cause cell damage that may contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease and cancer. Vitamin C has also been found by scientists to be an effective antiviral agent.

Some fruits that are high in vitamin C include:

• black currants
• guava
• grapefruit
• orange
• papaya
• mango
• pinapple
• strawberry
• kiwi