10 Foods Highest in Vitamin C

1. Avocados and Tomatoes

Avocados' fiber and fatty acids satisfy longer. Avocado-eaters had lower BMIs, waists, and weights. Low-calorie, high-lycopene avocados and tomatoes lower blood pressure. Guacamole with whole-wheat chips works.

1. Acerola cherries

Acerola cherries, sometimes known as Barbados cherries, West Indian cherries, or wild crepe myrtles, are rare but high in vitamin C.

1. Avocados and Tomatoes

Avocados' fiber and fatty acids satisfy longer. Avocado-eaters had lower BMIs, waists, and weights. Low-calorie, high-lycopene avocados and tomatoes lower blood pressure. Guacamole with whole-wheat chips works.

2. Bell peppers

Not all bell peppers are equal. Vitamin C levels vary by color. Green peppers have 95 mg, red peppers 152 mg, and yellow peppers 341 mg.

1. Avocados and Tomatoes

Avocados' fiber and fatty acids satisfy longer. Avocado-eaters had lower BMIs, waists, and weights. Low-calorie, high-lycopene avocados and tomatoes lower blood pressure. Guacamole with whole-wheat chips works.

3. Blackcurrants

A half-cup of blackcurrants provides 101 mg of vitamin C, more than your daily requirement. That's wonderful because most people enjoy these tart berries in jellies, jams, and preserves.

1. Avocados and Tomatoes

Avocados' fiber and fatty acids satisfy longer. Avocado-eaters had lower BMIs, waists, and weights. Low-calorie, high-lycopene avocados and tomatoes lower blood pressure. Guacamole with whole-wheat chips works.

4. Broccoli

One cup of cooked broccoli has over 100 milligrams of vitamin C, exceeding the daily recommendations for men and women. Broccoli cheddar instead of chicken soup for our next cold!

1. Avocados and Tomatoes

Avocados' fiber and fatty acids satisfy longer. Avocado-eaters had lower BMIs, waists, and weights. Low-calorie, high-lycopene avocados and tomatoes lower blood pressure. Guacamole with whole-wheat chips works.

5. Brussels sprouts

Like broccoli, we hated Brussels sprouts as youngsters. We like both veggies, and mum was right—they're healthy. Like Brussels sprouts, half-cup broccoli has 50 milligrams of vitamin C. The latter provides fiber, potassium, vitamins A and K.

1. Avocados and Tomatoes

Avocados' fiber and fatty acids satisfy longer. Avocado-eaters had lower BMIs, waists, and weights. Low-calorie, high-lycopene avocados and tomatoes lower blood pressure. Guacamole with whole-wheat chips works.

6. Cantaloupe

Cantaloupe is often overlooked in fruit salads, but it tastes delicious and is healthy. One cup of chopped or balled cantaloupe has 65 milligrams of vitamin C—enough for the day. It provides vitamin A and potassium, too!

1. Avocados and Tomatoes

Avocados' fiber and fatty acids satisfy longer. Avocado-eaters had lower BMIs, waists, and weights. Low-calorie, high-lycopene avocados and tomatoes lower blood pressure. Guacamole with whole-wheat chips works.

7. Cauliflower

This list includes broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower because they are all varieties of the same plant. Cauliflower is used for rice, pizza crust, and more since a cup has over 50 mg of vitamin C.

1. Avocados and Tomatoes

Avocados' fiber and fatty acids satisfy longer. Avocado-eaters had lower BMIs, waists, and weights. Low-calorie, high-lycopene avocados and tomatoes lower blood pressure. Guacamole with whole-wheat chips works.

8. Chili peppers

Red spicy chili peppers are a good source of vitamin C and a popular addition in Mexican cookery. Red chili peppers provide 65 mg of vitamin C, whereas green chili peppers have 109 mg. 

1. Avocados and Tomatoes

Avocados' fiber and fatty acids satisfy longer. Avocado-eaters had lower BMIs, waists, and weights. Low-calorie, high-lycopene avocados and tomatoes lower blood pressure. Guacamole with whole-wheat chips works.

9. Guava

Copper, folic acid, manganese, potassium, vitamins A and C, and antioxidants make guava a superfood. Guavas provide 125 milligrams of vitamin C!

1. Avocados and Tomatoes

Avocados' fiber and fatty acids satisfy longer. Avocado-eaters had lower BMIs, waists, and weights. Low-calorie, high-lycopene avocados and tomatoes lower blood pressure. Guacamole with whole-wheat chips works.

10. Kale

Kale has as much vitamin C as an orange per cup. Oranges are sweet directly off the tree, while kale can be harsh and needs additional meals to mask its taste.

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