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Health Benefits of Dried Fruit - References

Written by - Anandini Swaminathan, BSc., MSc. (Human Nutrition)

Article Reviewed by Dietitian - Julia Samuel, M.Phil

Last Updated on Jun 07, 2018

References:

5 Health Benefits of Dried Fruit That Make It a Smarter Snack Choice - (http://www.livestrong.com/article/231523-health-benefits-of-dried-fruit/)
Health Benefits of Dried Apricots and Prunes - (http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/health-benefits-dried-apricots-prunes-2372.html)
Figs - (http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=24)

Author: Anandini Swaminathan

Editor: Thilaka Ravi

Technically Checked by: Lingaraj

Published on Oct 28, 2014
Last Updated on Jun 07, 2018

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