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Article: CINDY SAYS: ; Variety of fruits, veggies is wider

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May 31, 2009
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Dear Cindy,

I keep hearing about the super-fruits we should be eating for our health. I know they say pomegranates, blueberries and strawberries are supposed to be some of them, but it seems like they keep inventing new fruits. Where do these fruits come from, which are the best, and should I still buy bananas, apples, oranges and grapes? - Jillian

Dear Jillian,

Gone are the days when our options for fruits were limited to bananas, apples, oranges and grapes. Today, juicy print ads and Internet pop-ups have placed these exotic "super fruits" on your mind and in your shopping cart.

"Super fruit" is not a scientific word, but rather a marketing term for fruits that are high in antioxidants and ...

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