In the first blog we discussed about immunity, the ways to improve immunity and also about how the young ones need to pay more attention in there growing stages. To fight against all the viruses and influenza we should move forward and learn about Micronutrients.
Today we are going to discuss about the most important Micronutrient Vitamin-C. Vitamin C is also known as ascorbic acid and is necessary for the growth, development and repair of all the tissues in the body. It is involved in many functions of the body like formation of collagen, absorption of iron, the immune system, wound healing, and the maintenance of cartilage, bones, and teeth. Most people turn straight to vitamin-C when they caught with common cold.
Roles of Vitamin C:
Vitamin C helps encourage the production of white blood cells known as lymphocytes and phagocytes, Vitamin C helps these white blood cells function more effectively while protecting them from damage by potentially harmful molecules, such as free radicals.
Water-soluble vitamins must be continuously supplied in the diet to maintain healthy levels. Eat vitamin-C-rich fruits and vegetables raw, or cook them with minimal water so you don’t lose some of the water-soluble vitamin in the cooking water.
Vitamin C is an essential part of the skin’s defense system. It’s actively transported to the skin, where it can act as an antioxidant and help strengthen the skin’s barriers.
DOSAGE FOR ADULTS
Recomamded daily amount for Adults are:-
- 75 mg for women.
- 90 mg for men.
Eat plenty of Fruits and Vegetables also we need to consume supplements of vitamin C to gain all the benefits. Consumption of vitamin C can increase your blood antioxidant levels. This helps the body’s natural defences fight inflammation.
Here are all the foods and beverages you’d need to consume to reach 500 milligrams (mg):
- Cantaloupe, 1 cup: 59mg
- Orange juice, 1 cup: 97mg
- Broccoli, cooked, 1 cup: 74mg
- Red cabbage, 1/2 cup: 40mg
- Green pepper, 1/2 cup: 60mg
- Red pepper, 1/2 cup: 95mg
- Kiwi, 1 medium: 70mg
- Tomato juice, 1 cup: 45mg.
HAPPY LEMONY TIME;
Lemon juice or lemonade is a summer cooler we all love to enjoy it very much. It is popular drink around the world, firstly it is very easy to make secondly it is very delicious and healthy. All you need to make this thirst quencher with a couple of ripe lemons squeeze them into cold with ice or warm water. Add a sweetener of your choice and some table salt or rock salt also you can add some mint leaves to enhance the flavors this is how your refreshing drink is ready. 2 lemons per day, is quite enough to keep you hydrated. Moreover, it is perfectly healthy to drink lemon juice every day.
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