Vitamin C is an essential nutrient required by the body for the development and maintenance of scar tissue, blood vessels, and cartilage. Vitamin C is also necessary for creating ATP, dopamine, peptide hormones, and tyrosine. As a powerful antioxidant, vitamin C helps lessen oxidative stress to the body and is thought to lower cancer risk. High vitamin C foods include bell peppers, dark leafy greens, kiwifruit, broccoli, berries, citrus fruits, tomatoes, peas, and papayas. The current DV for vitamin C is 60mg. Below is a list high vitamin C foods, click here for vitamin C foods by nutrient density, and here for an extended list of vitamin C rich foods.

1. Peppers (Yellow Bell Peppers)

2. Guavas

3. Dark Green Leafy Vegetables (Kale)

4. Kiwifruit (Green)

5. Broccoli

6. Berries (Strawberries)

7. Citrus Fruits (Oranges)

8. Tomatoes (Cooked)

9. Peas (Mange Tout)

10. Papaya