Vitamin C is often top-of-mind when you have a cold, but your body depends on it every day—whether you’re healthy or sick. With critical roles in your immune system, wound healing, bone health, and antioxidant protection, getting at least 75 mg for women and 90 mg for men per day is an essential part of self-care. Thankfully, there are plenty of vitamin C-rich foods that will keep your intake up and your diet fun.
Guavas
If you were expecting a shoutout to oranges then check again. Guavas have one of the highest vitamin C contents of common fruits and vegetables. A half cup of the sweet pink or white flesh contains 188 mg of vitamin C, which is over 300 percent of the daily value (DV).
Guavas are a classic Caribbean staple. They can be sipped as a nectar and cooked into sauces, but eating them fresh maximizes their vitamin C benefits—especially when you eat the rind!