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While studies are mixed as to whether or not vitamin C reduces the severity of a cold, it is an essential vitamin that keeps your immune system strong and healthy. Here are the top five vitamin C packed fruits and vegetables that are in season during November.

Guava (one medium fruit / 280 percent vitamin C daily value)
Broccoli (one cup / 168 percent vitamin C daily value)
Orange (one medium fruit / 128 percent vitamin C daily value)
Brussels Sprouts (one cup / 125 percent vitamin C daily value)
Kiwi (one medium fruit / 120 percent vitamin C daily value)

Remember that vitamin C is water-soluble, which means cooking reduces the vitamin content. [...]

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Last week, YumSugar had a box of kiwis up for grabs, but she was having trouble finding any takers. Kiwis are a polarizing fruit, but they’re definitely a healthy food worth trying.
This fuzzy-skinned fruit is packed with vitamin C: one medium kiwi contains about 70.5 mg of C, just slightly less than one medium orange. [...]

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