Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitmain that's found in many foods, particularly fruits and vegetables. It's well known for being a potent antioxidant, as well as having positive effects on skin health and immune function. It's also vital for collagen synthesis, connective tissue, bones, teeth and your small blood vessels. The human body cannot produce or store vitamin C.  Therefore, it's essential to consume it regularly in sufficient amounts.

Here are The Top 7 Foods That are High in Vitamin C 

1. Kakadu Plums
   Kakadu Plums contain up to 5300 mg of vitamin c per 100 grams, making it the richest known source of vitamin C. Just one plum delivers around 481 mg. 

2. Acerola Cherries
   Just one-half cup of acerola cherries delivers 822 mg of vitamin C. The fruit may even have cancer-fighting properties, although human-based research is lacking. 

3. Rose Hips
   Rose Hips provide 426 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams. Around six pieces of this fruit deliver 119 mg of vitamin C and encourage healthier looking skin. 

4. Chili Peppers
   Green chili peppers contain 242 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams. Approximately one green chili pepper contains 109 mg  and one red chili pepper contains 65 mg of vitamin C. 

5. Guavas
   Guavas contain 228 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams. A single guava contains 126 mg of vitamin C. 

6. Sweet Yellow Peppers
   Just one-half cup of yellow peppers provide 137 mg of vitamin C. Yellow peppers contain the highest concentration of vitamin C out of all the sweet peppers. 

7. Black Currants
   Black currants contain 181 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams. One half cup of black currants packs 101 mg and may help reduce chronic inflammation. 

Vitamin C is vital for your immune system, connective tissue and heart and blood vessel health, among many other important roles. Not getting enough of this vitamin can have negative effects  on your health. 

While citrus fruits may be the most famous source of vitmain C, a wide variety of fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamin C and may even exceed the amounts found in citrus fruits. 

A diet right in vitamin C is an essential step towards good health and disease prevention. 

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