Fruits are rich in essential vitamins and minerals, but nearly 90% of people don’t eat enough of them. The latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends about two cups of fruit per day for a 2,000-calorie diet.
One way to increase fruit intake is to make fruit smoothies, said Nila Pradhananga, Oklahoma State University Extension nutrition specialist.
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