http://www.fitsugar.com Happy healthy you. en http://www.fitsugar.com/3365838 <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/3365838"><img width=160 height=131 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/ons1/192/1922729/28_2009/b2f4352205445059_grapefruit.large.jpg'></div></a><p>I don't worry too much about vitamin C, since citrus fruits are high in the vitamin and eat some just about every day, especially during the Summer. <a href="http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/the-benefits-of-vitamin-c" target="_blank">This vitamin is beneficial</a> for protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.</p> <p>An adult woman doesn't need much - <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/118289" >75 mg of vitamin C a day</a>. Since it's a common vitamin found in many foods, it's easy to get your RDI, but you want to make sure not to consume more than 2,000 mg a day. <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/1736719" >Taking too much</a> can lead to dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, kidney stones (because the kidneys filter waste from your blood), and inflammation of the stomach lining.</p> <p>Are you getting your RDI? To find out what surprising foods contain vitamin C, read more.</p> <p><br clear=all><br /> <center></p> <table border=1 id="space"> <tr bgcolor=#FFCC99> <td>Food</td> <td>Amount of Vitamin C </td> </tr> <tr> <td>1 medium orange</td> <td><a href="http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/fruits-and-fruit-juices/1968/2?mbid=fitsugar" target="_blank">82.8 mg</a></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor=#FFCC99> <td>1 medium tangerine</td> <td>23.5 mg</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Half a grapefruit</td> <td>45.5 mg</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor=#FFCC99> <td>1 cup orange juice</td> <td>124 mg</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1 cup tangerine juice</td> <td>76.6 mg</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor=#FFCC99> <td>1 cup grapefruit juice</td> <td>93.9 mg</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1/2 cup papaya, cubed</td> <td>43.3 mg</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor=#FFCC99> <td> 1 medium kiwi</td> <td>70.5 mg</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6 medium strawberries</td> <td>42.6 mg</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor=#FFCC99> <td>1/2 cup cantaloupe, balled</td> <td>32.5 mg</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1/2 cup guava</td> <td>188.5 mg</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor=#FFCC99> <td>1/2 cup pineapple</td> <td>39.5 mg</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced</td> <td>95 mg</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor=#FFCC99> <td>1/2 cup raw broccoli</td> <td>40.6 mg</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1/2 cup cooked kale</td> <td>26.7mg</td> </tr> </table> <p></center></p> http://www.fitsugar.com/3365838#comment Vitamin C Health Getty RDI what does your rdi look like Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:00:05 -0700 FitSugar http://www.fitsugar.com/3365838 http://www.fitsugar.com/3144875 <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/3144875"><img width=160 height=102 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/upl2/1/12981/20_2009/d0629146080dbaac_vitamin-e.large.jpg'></div></a><p>Free radicals create oxidative stress on a cellular level and have long been considered a major culprit of the aging process. Since antioxidants clean up those free roaming bits of "reactive oxygen compounds," one would think vitamins loaded with free radicals would help folks live longer. However, last Spring, researchers found that taking high doses of <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/1565730" >vitamins may decrease life span</a> rather than lengthen it.<br /> <span class="inline left"></span><br /> Now a <a href="http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn17108-vitamin-supplements-may-cut-benefits-of-exercise.html" target="_blank">new study</a> has found that taking moderate doses of vitamins E and C interferes with the benefits of exercise, specifically the increase of metabolism and diabetes prevention through insulin sensitivity. </p> <p>It seems the antioxidants found in vitamins C and E are too efficient at mopping up free radicals, and our muscles need a little bit of cellular damage caused by oxidative stress to jump-start their natural defense systems. Researchers wholeheartedly believe more research should be done in this area, and that we should not worry about getting too much of these vitamins in our diet naturally; it is supplements that should possibly be avoided. </p> <p><span style='font-size:10px !important;'><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></span></p> http://www.fitsugar.com/3144875#comment Fitness Vitamin C News Health vitamin E Wed, 13 May 2009 03:00:00 -0700 FitSugar http://www.fitsugar.com/3144875 http://www.fitsugar.com/1892685 <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/1892685"><img width=140 height=160 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/upl1/1/12981/35_2008/eating-an-orange.large.jpg'></div></a><p><a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/1053961" >Vitamin C</a> might not keep you from catching a cold, but not getting an adequate amount of the vitamin can keep you from burning fat. </p> <p><span class="inline left"></span>A study from <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16945143?dopt=Abstract" target="_blank">Arizona State</a> found that folks with low-blood concentrations of vitamin C, who walked on treadmills for a 60-minute session, burned 25 percent less fat than other participants with adequate amounts of C. Fortunately, a simple dose of vitamin C remedied the lackluster fat-burning potential of the participants. <a href="http://www.realage.com/ct/eat-smart/food-and-nutrition/tip/6702" target="_blank">Vitamin C</a> is necessary for creating the compound <a href="http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/carnitine.asp" target="_blank">carnitine</a>, which helps turn fat into fuel. </p> <p>While the recommended daily intake of <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/1736719" >vitamin C</a> is low, 90mg for men and 75mg for women, many health advocates recommend larger daily doses. Holistic health doctor <a href="http://www.prevention.com/cda/article/dr-weil-s-personal-vitamin-preferences/f3c150d1fa803110VgnVCM10000013281eac____/health/health.experts/andrew.weil.md" target="_blank">Andrew Weil</a> recommends 200mg daily, while the <a href="http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/vitamins/vitaminC/" target="_blank">Linus Pauling Institute</a> (named for the scientist that made the vitamin famous) recommends 400mg daily. The health team at <a href="http://www.realage.com/NutritionCenter/VitaminsNutrients.aspx" target="_blank">Real Age</a> recommends consuming 1,200mg daily between foods and supplements. </p> <p>On this note, I am going to add some <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/327702" >strawberries</a> to my cereal tomorrow morning since a half cup contains 42mg of vitamin C. </p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a> </p> http://www.fitsugar.com/1892685#comment Vitamin C Food Dieting Diet Tip fat burning potential Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:30:00 -0700 FitSugar http://www.fitsugar.com/1892685 http://www.fitsugar.com/1736719 <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/1736719"><img width=160 height=160 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/upl1/1/12981/26_2008/vitamin-c.larger.large.jpg'></div></a><p><span class="inline left"></span>You're asking and I am answering.</p> <p>Dear Fit,<br /> I am suffering from an awful Summer cold and have been taking two or three 1000 mg vitamin C supplements and drinking an EmergenC a day. Is there any danger in taking too much of the vitamin? Can I overdose on vitamin C?<br /> <i>-Sniffles and C</i></p> <p>Summertime colds are the worst. Sorry to hear you are suffering. It sounds like you are determined to get rid of this cold, but I fear you are being overly aggressive with the vitamin C. I think this is a great question, and to hear my answer, just read more.</p> <p>First thing's first, the recommended daily intake (<a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/286011" >RDI</a>) of vitamin C is only <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/118289" >75 mg</a> for women and 90 mg for men. For reference, one large orange contains about <a href="http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/fruits-and-fruit-juices/1966/2" target="_blank">160 percent</a> of your daily C needs.</p> <p>Eating more than 75 mg of vitamin C is easy to do and not likely to harm you. Since vitamin C is water soluble, meaning your body doesn't produce or store the nutrient so you need to eat it everyday, your body will <a href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vitamin-c/AN01801" target="_blank">flush out the excess</a>. Taking mega doses of supplements, on the other hand, can have an adverse effect on your system. It can lead to nausea, diarrhea, kidney stones (because the <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/160155" >kidneys</a> filter waste from your blood) and inflammation of the stomach lining (gastritis). In extreme cases it can cause faintness, dizziness and fatigue. Definitely not the results you're looking for.</p> <p>I hate to burst your proactive cold fighting bubble, but most research indicates that taking 200 mg or more of vitamin C a day after you're already sick does <a href="http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cold-guide/vitamin-c-for-common-cold" target="_blank"> nothing to shorten the duration of a cold</a>. You need to take the supplements daily with the possibility of shortening your cold by eight percent. The common cold generally lasts seven to ten days, and the best remedy is to drink extra liquids and get plenty of rest. </p> <p>Hope you feel better soon. </p> <p><a href="http://gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.fitsugar.com/1736719#comment Vitamin C Health You Asked vitamin c supplements taking too much Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:30:00 -0700 FitSugar http://www.fitsugar.com/1736719 http://www.fitsugar.com/1053961 <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/1053961"><img width=160 height=118 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/upl0/1/12981/08_2008/orange.large.jpg'></div></a><p><span class="inline left"></span>Since we're in the middle of cold and flu season, it's a good idea to get your daily vitamin C. It won't prevent you from getting sick, but it can <a href="http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cold-guide/vitamin-c-for-common-cold" target="_blank">shorten the duration of your sickness</a> if taken daily. We all know that oranges are great sources, but so many other foods you eat have surprising amounts. Take this short quiz to find out how much you should be getting a day and which foods you should eat.</p> <p><a href="http://legacycreative.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> <span class='take_the_quiz call_to_action'><a href="/1053961">Take the quiz</a></span> http://www.fitsugar.com/1053961#comment Vitamin C Cold and Flu Quiz Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:30:00 -0800 FitSugar http://www.fitsugar.com/1053961 http://www.fitsugar.com/846777 <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/846777"><img width=126 height=160 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/users/1/12981/48_2007/oranges.large.jpg'></div></a><p><span class="inline left"></span>Let's face it, the holiday season is stressful. Couple that with all the runny noses that surround you and it becomes clear – <a href="http://fitsugar.com/60045" >vitamin C</a> is your ally. Aside from helping shorten the duration of a cold, fighting wrinkles, and helping absorb iron, vitamin C is a <a href="http://www.womenshealthmag.com/article/0,6176,s1-2-63-2020-2,00.html" target="_blank">stress buster</a>. Boosting your system with extra C before stressful events can help bring your blood pressure back to normal more quickly. Plus it can help even out your <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/g2/entries/cortisol" >cortisol</a> levels after a taxing situation. Cortisol is a brain chemical that is part of our response to stress, and while it is good to have around in the short term, you really don't want it lingering in your system. Hence the importance of Vitamin C since it helps brings cortisol levels back to normal.</p> <p><b>Fit's Tips</b>: Winter is citrus season, so it easy to get vitamin C from food sources. If citrus isn't your thing, check out this list of <a href="http://fitsugar.com/118289" >citrus alternatives</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://legacycreative.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.fitsugar.com/846777#comment Vitamin C cortisol reduce stress Fri, 30 Nov 2007 08:45:00 -0800 FitSugar http://www.fitsugar.com/846777 http://www.fitsugar.com/837412 <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/837412"><img width=160 height=160 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/users/1/12981/48_2007/vitamin-c.large.jpg'></div></a><p><span class="inline left"></span>Cold and flu season is fast approaching and during this germ filled time <a href="http://fitsugar.com/60045" rel="nofollow">vitamin C</a> is your ally. While it might not prevent you from catching a cold, taking <a href="http://health.usnews.com/usnews/health/briefs/alternativemedicine/hb050628a.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">vitamin C can reduce the severity and duration</a> of your cold. Plus it is great for your <a href="http://fitsugar.com/689271" rel="nofollow"> skin</a> too.</p> <p>The recommended daily intake <a href="http://fitsugar.com/200295" rel="nofollow">(RDI) of vitamin C is 75 mg</a>, and I want to know...</p> <p><a href="http://legacycreative.gettyimages.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a></p> <!-- no strip poll --><form action="/837412" method="post" id="epoll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label>What Is Your Main Source for Vitamin C?</label> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-0-837412" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-0-837412" name="edit[choice]" value="0-837412" class="form-radio" /> Citrus fruits – I love a grapefruit in the morning!</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-1-837412" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-1-837412" name="edit[choice]" value="1-837412" class="form-radio" /> Fruit juice – I love having a glass of o.j. with breakfast.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-2-837412" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-2-837412" name="edit[choice]" value="2-837412" class="form-radio" /> I get the vitamin in the form of Emergen-C.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-3-837412" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-3-837412" name="edit[choice]" value="3-837412" class="form-radio" /> Nutritional supplements</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-4-837412" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-4-837412" name="edit[choice]" value="4-837412" class="form-radio" /> Veggies and other fruits high in C, like bell peppers and papaya</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-5-837412" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-5-837412" name="edit[choice]" value="5-837412" class="form-radio" /> I don't pay attention to how much vitamin C I am getting.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-6-837412" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-6-837412" name="edit[choice]" value="6-837412" class="form-radio" /> Other – tell me below!</label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="837412" /> <span class='button'><span><input class='fancybutton' type='submit' name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /></span></span> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="epoll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --> http://www.fitsugar.com/837412#comment Vitamin C Poll Cold and Flu Tue, 27 Nov 2007 03:30:00 -0800 FitSugar http://www.fitsugar.com/837412 http://www.fitsugar.com/754261 <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/754261"><img width=79 height=160 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/users/1/12981/44_2007/chard.large.jpg'></div></a><p><span class="inline left"></span>I crave greens, no matter the season. When it is cold outside, I often choose a cooked green over salads. I just want to eat warm food. One of my favorites greens to cook is <a href="http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&amp;dbid=16#descr" target="_blank">swiss chard</a>, and it comes in colors too. The leaves are green, but the stems and veins can be white, yellow or red. The red is my favorite since the color combination is quite dramatic. </p> <p>Not only is it tasty, and similar to spinach and beet greens, but chard is also loaded with nutrients. It is a great source of <a href="http://fitsugar.com/170773" >vitamin K</a> and <a href="http://fitsugar.com/175121" >vitamin A</a>. One cup of cooked chard contains half of your daily recommended intake of vitamin C and 3.5 grams of fiber. It also provides 30 percent of your RDI for magnesium and 25 percent of the valuable mineral potassium.</p> <p>Are you convinced yet? This is a super food. Don't know what to do to the chard? Just rip the leaves from the stems. Chop up the stems and sauté the leaves and stems with olive oil and garlic. Or you could try out this recipe: <a href="http://fitsugar.com/481195" >Whole Wheat Pasta with Chicken, Chard and Peppers</a>. It is delish! </p> <p>Are you a fan of Swiss chard? Tell me your favorite way to prepare it in the comments section below. </p> http://www.fitsugar.com/754261#comment Vitamin C Vitamin A Potassium vitamin K magnesium chard Fri, 02 Nov 2007 03:00:00 -0700 FitSugar http://www.fitsugar.com/754261 http://www.fitsugar.com/722825 <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/722825"><img width=130 height=160 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/users/1/12981/43_2007/chinese-shar-pei-puppies-international-dog-show-havana-cuba.large.jpg'></div></a><p>Who doesn't love <a href="http://fitsugar.com/536513" >sugar</a>? I know I crave that sweetness (especially during certain times of the month), but <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21257751/wid/11915773" target="_blank">experts</a> now believe that eating too much sugar can make your skin look dull and wrinkled.</p> <p><span class="inline left"></span>How? When you eat the sweet stuff, sugar in your bloodstream attaches to proteins to form harmful new molecules in a process called glycation. These new molecules are called <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21257751/wid/11915773" target="_blank">advanced glycation end products</a> or, appropriately, AGEs for short – am I the only one that finds that acronym highly ironic? The more <a href="http://fitsugar.com/380704" >soda</a>, candy, and <a href="http://fitsugar.com/112316" >deep-fried twinkies</a> you eat, the more AGEs you develop. </p> <p>Dermatologist Fredric Brandt says, "As AGEs accumulate, they damage adjacent proteins in a domino-like fashion." Collagen and elastin are the protein fibers in your skin that make it firm, springy and elastic. Once they're damaged, they become dry and brittle, which leads to wrinkles and the ever-so-wonderful sagging.</p> <p>Another thing about AGES is that they deactivate your skin's ability to produce antioxidant enzymes, which leaves your skin more vulnerable to sun damage (another cause of wrinkles).</p> <p>It's never too late to work on reversing the effects. To find out how read more</p> <ul> <li>Keep added sugar to no more than 10% of your daily calories.</li> <li>Ditch soda and drink water instead. Not only are the hydrating effects of water good for your skin, but one 12 oz. can of soda contains about 40g of sugar. That's just about as much as a person should consume in a day.</li> <li>Read labels meticulously. Processed foods can tend to have tons of hidden sugars under names like barley malt, corn syrup, dextrose and maltose.</li> <li>Avoid high fructose corn syrup. This type of sugar is believed to produce more AGEs.</li> <li>Make sure to get your B vitamins, at least 1 mg a day each of B1 and B6.</li> <li>Don't forget your <a href="http://fitsugar.com/689271" >vitamin C</a> either, since it may help fight wrinkles. <li>If you're still smoking, here's <a href="http://fitsugar.com/184115" >another reason to quit.</a> Smoking can cause wrinkles on your face and it also affects the skin all over your body.</li> <li<Wear a daily moisturizer with UV protection and avoid exposure to the sun's harmful rays.</li> <li>You can also try out <a href="http://bellasugar.com/406992" >anti-aging serums</a> and creams, but they aren't guaranteed to work. Depending on your skin type, they may diminish lines for a brief time, or they may not work at all.</li> </ul> <p><a href="http://www.honewatson.com/04/25/chinese-shar-pei-puppies/"></p> http://www.fitsugar.com/722825#comment Vitamin C Antioxidants Vitamin B Sugar wrinkles Mon, 22 Oct 2007 10:15:00 -0700 FitSugar http://www.fitsugar.com/722825 http://www.fitsugar.com/689271 <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/689271"><img width=74 height=160 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/users/1/12981/41_2007/citrus.large.jpg'></div></a><p><span class="inline left"></span>We have all heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but a new <a href="http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/news/20071008/vitamin-C-may-slow-skin-wrinkling?src=RSS_PUBLIC" target="_blank">study</a> reveals that an orange a day may keep the wrinkles away. Yep. Eating foods rich in vitamin C, not taking supplements, seems to help prevent wrinkles. Researchers also found that diets high in linoleic acid, found in both <a href="http://fitsugar.com/70856" >omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids</a>, promoted younger looking skin by reducing dryness and thinning. Especially when compared to diets high in carbs and other fats.</p> <p>The results from this study are by no means conclusive and many dermatologists are skeptical about the overall benefits of these two dietary elements. Genetics, ultraviolet light exposure and lifestyle all play major roles in aging the skin. I am a firm believer that diet is a large part of "lifestyle." If you are what you eat, your birthday suit is going to show it. Plus eating a diet high in vitamin C and the healthy omega fats isn't going to hurt you.</p> <p>Aside from eating a healthy vitamin C rich diet, you should take care of your skin by: staying hydrated, wearing sunscreen religiously, not smoking and using a <a href="http://bellasugar.com/524626" >good moisturizer</a>.</p> <p><b>Fit's Tip</b>: Just like <a href="http://fitsugar.com/377264" >eating foods high in calcium</a> is better for your bones than taking supplements, eating foods high in vitamin C is more beneficial than supplements. Citrus fruits are high in this vitamin and check out this <a href="http://fitsugar.com/118289" >list of non-citrus foods high in vitamin C</a>. </p> <p><a href="http://legacycreative.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.fitsugar.com/689271#comment Vitamin C wrinkles linoleic acid diet for skin care beauty and food Wed, 10 Oct 2007 07:30:00 -0700 FitSugar http://www.fitsugar.com/689271