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Mar 2010
6m 26s

086 ND Is Fruit Good For You?

QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica Reinagel
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A lot of you have written to me lately with questions about fruit: Am I getting enough? Am I getting too much? Am I getting the right kinds? Are some kinds better than others? So, let's talk about fruit and how it fits into a healthy diet. Send your questions to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! 
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