MANDY HATFIELD
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June 3, 2011
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OSU Extension: Summer months burgeon with fresh fruit choices

Fruit is the perfect summer treat. It tastes great and is so easy to consume.Most fruit provides a good source of fiber, vitamin C and potassium to your diet. With an abundance of fruit grown here in Douglas County, you can make a day of it and pick whatever happens to be available throughout the summer. Fruit provides so much to your diet. It adds fiber to aid digestion and lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels. The vitamin C in fruit helps the body absorb iron and heal cuts and bruises. Try adding fruit to salads, making fruit smoothies, and …

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