Vitamin C Foods that can protect you from Cancer

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Mumbai : Cancer is a major cause of death in the world. Growing age, wrong lifestyle, and bad eating habits increase the risk. But healthy food can protect you. Vitamin C-rich foods are very helpful here.

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) helps your body in many ways – it makes collagen, heals wounds, builds strong immunity, and improves iron absorption. It may also lower the risk of cancers like stomach, lung, and breast cancer.

Here are some foods rich in Vitamin C that you can add to your diet:

Citrus fruits –

Oranges, lemons, grapes, kiwi, strawberries, and amla.

Cruciferous vegetables –

Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts.

Potatoes –

A medium potato gives about 30% of daily Vitamin C needs.

Tomatoes –

One tomato gives around 17 mg of Vitamin C.

Red bell peppers –

Much more Vitamin C than green peppers, one pepper gives over 150% of daily need.

Eating these foods daily can protect you from cancer, keep your immunity strong, and make your skin healthy.

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