Fruits have taken a hit in popularity lately, mostly because some trendy diets shy away from their naturally occurring sugars. But when it comes to getting vitamin C, fruit is hard to beat. Vitamin C is best known for its antioxidant powers to help your body fight off damage from free radicals. Your immune system loves the extra support of vitamin C, and vitamin C also plays a key role in making collagen, which helps your body heal wounds.

One of the top sources of vitamin C is blackcurrants (or black currants). Just one cup packs more than twice the recommended daily amount of vitamin C , putting them in the top 10 for vitamin C content. They're also a decent source of iron, and vitamin C helps your body absorb that iron more effectively. On top of that, blackcurrants offer potassium,

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