Easy ways to eat more oranges
Try:
* Eating a whole orange as a snack
* Adding orange segments to salads
* Combining orange with plain yogurt
* Adding citrus to fruit bowls
Whole fruit is generally preferable to drinking large quantities of juice because it provides more fiber and is easier to consume in sensible portions.
## 2. Strawberries
Strawberries are another excellent source of vitamin C.
They also contain naturally occurring plant pigments called **anthocyanins**, which contribute to their red color.
Why strawberries are a useful choice
Vitamin C supports normal collagen synthesis, while strawberries also provide:
* Fiber
* Folate
* Manganese
* Various polyphenols
Manganese contributes to normal connective-tissue formation and bone maintenance as part of a balanced diet.
Again, strawberries should not be described as a treatment for damaged knees. They simply provide several nutrients that fit well into a joint-friendly eating pattern.
### Easy ways to use them
Add fresh or frozen strawberries to:
* Oatmeal
* Plain yogurt
* Smoothies
* Fruit salads
Frozen strawberries without added sugar can be just as convenient when fresh berries are unavailable.
Healthy joints depend on much more than one “superfood,” but nutrition can still play an important supporting role. One nutrient that matters particularly for connective tissue is **vitamin C**, because the body needs it to make collagen—a structural protein found in cartilage, tendons, ligaments, skin, and bone.
