VITAMIN C-RICH FOODS

Oranges are high in Vitamin C, raw red or green bell pepper (142 mg and 60 mg per 1/2 cup, respectively), broccoli (51 mg per 1/2 cup cooked), strawberries (49 mg per 1/2 cup), Brussels sprouts (48 mg per 1/2 cup cooked), and cantaloupe (47 mg per 1/4 medium melon). Papaya is high in potassium, and Vitamin C

Use some of these ingredients when making smoothies in the morning or take the whole fruit as a snack at work or school. You want to make sure that your body gets a good amount of Vitamin C.

Smoothie Tip: (Frozen fruits like berries are great in the blend and you don't have to use ice)

Recipe for Papaya Banana Berry Blend ( PBJ)

1 cup of Papaya Chunks (or juice)

1 cup of mixed Berries ( Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries which are high in antioxidants)

1 whole peeled Banana

1 1/4 cup of Orange Juice

Preparation: Put fruits in blend, (if using frozen fruits do not add ice) add ice, pour Orange juice last, then blend for 2 minutes or until smooth to your liking and serve.