https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTkIYksxwypCIy2ORJARkMlfzy40VjeXF31pqCG6gliEnEEPziNN The fall season is turning cooler and each day moves us closer to winter. Farmer’s markets are closing and the ones staying open later aren’t offering us the fruits we had all summer long. There are still fruits available, however, just take a quick trip to the grocery store and you’ll find several varieties of fresh seasonal fruit, imported fruit, and (farther into the aisles) an assortment of dried fruit. Dried fruit is consumed frequently in homemade oatmeal raisin cookies, in trail mixes, or as a school-time snack. What if dried fruits could be thought of as one of the most convenient ways to boost antioxidant intake during the seasons when fresh fruits aren’t readily available? Thinking of dried fruits as more than just an annual add-in to baked goods or oatmeal could increase several intake factors, namely antioxidants, carbohydrates, fiber, and potassium. ...
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