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Health Benefits of Eating Strawberries and Avocados . Strawberries: A ½ cup of strawberries is an excellent source of vitamin C – providing 81% of the recommended Daily Value. Vitamin C helps your body heal cuts and wounds. It also helps your body fight infections and sickness. Avocados:
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Health Benefits of Eating Strawberries and Avocados • Strawberries: • A ½ cup of strawberries is an excellent source of vitamin C – providing 81% of the recommended Daily Value. • Vitamin C helps your body heal cuts and wounds. It also helps your body fight infections and sickness. • Avocados: • A ½ cup of sliced avocado is a good source of fiber, vitamin C, vitamin B6, folate, potassium, and vitamin K. • Avocados are also a good source of monounsaturated fat, which is a healthy fat your body needs.
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