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6 Foods High in Vitamin C (and How to Eat Them)

Vitamin C works to help your body absorb iron and keeps your immune system happy and healthy. During cold and flu season, this is especially important. Here are six delicious ways to get enough

Jessica Harding; Recipes: Best Health; Photos: Thinkstock

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How much is enough?

According to Dietians of Canada, most women over the age of 19 need about 75 mg of vitamin C per day (and should not exceed 2000 mg per day). If you’re a smoker, you need an additional 35 mg per day.

To keep that cold at bay, try eating a few of these dishes to get enough of the good stuff (Psst: You can get your intake from more than oranges!)

Filed Under: Cold and Flu

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