The best way to prevent scurvy (a vitamin C deficiency) is to eat a healthy, balanced diet that contains plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. This will ensure you have an enough vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in your body at all times.
Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables
Good sources of vitamin C include:
- oranges,
- lemons,
- limes,
- grapefruits,
- blackcurrants,
- kiwi fruits,
- tomatoes,
- broccoli,
- asparagus,
- cabbage,
- green peppers,
- sprouts, and
- sweet potatoes.
Other good sources of vitamin C include:
- fresh milk,
- liver,
- kidney, and
- fish.
Eating at least five portions of fresh fruit and vegetables a day gives you more than enough vitamin C to remain healthy.
See Useful links for information and advice about portion sizes.
