Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, which means it could help fight the free radical damage in your body. This vitamin is also associated with a reduced risk of chronic diseases, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease and cataracts.

Here are some tips for getting the most vitamin C out of your daily diet:
Eat your fruits and veggies raw whenever possible. Cooking especially affects water soluble vitamins, such as vitamin C.

Keep a bowl of vitamin-C rich fruit in the house for snacking. A grapefruit for breakfast is not a bad idea. You may also consider eating more oranges, mangos and kiwifruit.

Have a light lunch with a side of crudité. Raw broccoli and red peppers are extremely high in this powerful antioxidant.

Eat more fermented vegetables. One serving of kimchi (a traditional Korean recipe made of fermented cabbage) provides about half of your recommended daily value of vitamin C. In addition to vitamin C and other vitamins, kimchi and sauerkraut also contain gut-strengthening probiotics.

Food that is rich in Vitamin C:

1. Grapefruit
2. Kiwi
3. Oranges
4. Guava
5. Broccoli
6. Kale
7. Brussels Sprouts
8. Lemons
9. Papaya
10. strawberries

Vitamin C is vital for your immune system, connective tissue and heart and blood vessel health, among many other important roles.