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Feb 2014
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270 ND Does Blending Destroy Fiber?

QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica Reinagel
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Smoothies are all the rage but how does liquefying fruits and vegetables affect their nutritional benefits? Nutrition Diva gets to the bottom of the glass. 
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