Vitamin C-Rich Foods that Are Natural Fat Burners

In addition to fighting colds, vitamin C helps create collagen (and plays a role in healthy skin), may protect the heart, and helps destroy free radicals associated with certain cancers.

Most Americans consume too little vitamin C, and one study showed that adults deficient or depleted of vitamin C may be more resistant to losing fat. Conversely, people who had adequate vitamin C levels burned 30 percent more fat during a bout of exercise than those low in C! Munching on more of the following fruits and veggies can help you meet the daily recommended intake, which is 75 milligrams for women and 90 for men.

Papaya
Vitamin C level: 188 mg
Serving: 1 fruit

Bell Peppers
Vitamin C level: 117 mg
Serving: 1 cup raw

Strawberries
Vitamin C level: 85 mg
Serving: 1 cup

Broccoli
Vitamin C level: 81 mg
Serving: 1 cup raw

Pineapple
Vitamin C level: 79 mg
Serving: 1 cup

Brussels Sprouts
Vitamin C level: 75 mg
Serving: 1 cup raw

Kiwifruit
Vitamin C level: 72 mg
Serving: 1 fruit

Orange
Vitamin C level: 70 mg
Serving: 1 fruit