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Joseph

In case you haven't heard, September is the National Fruit & Veggies - More Matters Month. We all know that fruits and vegetables provide us with nutrients to keep us healthy and thriving, but in our hectic world, it's easy to miss out on your daily allowance of these vitally nutritious foods. So today I'm going to provide you with a list of your favorite foods and ways to conveniently add them to your daily diet. Are you ready? Here we go!

Ten Fruits And Vegetables That You Can Eat Anytime

1. Apples. This raw fruit is chock full of vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber. As an added bonus apples contain natural sugar for energy and absolutely no fat.
2. Dried Apricots. This dried fruit is good for your eyes and cardiovascular system. A quarter cup of apricots contains 25% of your daily allowance of vitamin A and 4% of your daily allowance of iron. 
3. Bananas. Raw bananas are a rich source of potassium, a mineral important for strong muscles and proper nervous system functioning.
4. Raisins. A handful of raisins contains 29 g of sugar and 2% of your daily allowance of calcium making this fruit a great source of energy when you find yourself wearing down in the middle of the day. 
5. Oranges. This fruit is one of nature's richest sources of vitamin C, a nutrient absolutely essential to maintaining cellular integrity. 
6. Carrots. This nutritious vegetable is a rich source of vitamin A and vitamin C.
7. Celery. This vegetable is a high fiber, low calorie superstar that aids digestion and curbs hunger.
8. Cherry Tomatoes. One cup of this vegetable contains just 25 calories and is a rich source of vitamin K, a fat soluble that is necessary for strong bones.
9. Spinach. This nutritious dark green vegetable is a rich source of vitamins and minerals including iron, folic acid, vitamin A and vitamin C.
10. Corn. You can't go wrong with this yellow vegetable. One medium ear contains just 90 calories and is a source of vitamin C and iron.

Well, there you have it! This is how to get your daily allowance of fruits and vegetables. Enjoy!

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