Diwali is around the corner and so is the dip in temperature at the onset of the approaching winter season. It is during this transition period from October heat to the pleasantly cold November month that many people are prone to common cold and infections.

However, we can protect ourselves from these infections and stay healthy by consuming the following food which is loaded with Vitamin C:

Citrus Fruits

Citrus fruits are highly recommended by doctors to fight off the common cold due to their high level of vitamin C content. They contain a significant portion of dietary vitamin C required in a day. Citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruit deliver as much as 53 mg of natural vitamin C.

Papaya

Did you know that a large papaya can give you  235 milligrams of vitamin C which is twice or thrice more than your recommended daily allowance? It also contains important nutrients like vitamin A, potassium and calcium.

Cruciferous Vegetables

Cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, kale are an excellent source of vitamin C and incorporating these vegetables in your daily diet will help you to stay healthy and fit.

Tomatoes

Tomato is botanically a fruit, but it is consumed as a vegetable. In fact, cooking tomatoes releases lycopene which is extremely beneficial to health. It is an excellent source of Vitamin C which is an essential nutrient and antioxidant. Therefore, the consumption of tomatoes is definitely going to up your immunity.

Bell Peppers

Bell peppers also called capsicum come in various colours- red, yellow, orange and green. They are exceptionally rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. One medium-sized red bell pepper provides 169% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for vitamin C, making it one of the richest dietary sources of this essential nutrient.

Incorporate the above vitamin C rich food in your diet and stay healthy and happy.