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Juicing fruits and vegetables is a fantastic, simple and delicious way to get daily required amount of fruits and vegetables. Don’t have a juicer, then try blending. Toss in anything you’d like including vegetables you don’t normally eat. There are endless combinations, so try blending carrots, kale or spinach, an apple and ice. You will get a ton of vitamins and minerals that you wouldn’t get by attempting to eat them raw.

- Passionate fitness trainer certified by NASM, as well as a sports & exercise nutritionist, Justin Janoska. Make sure you check out his website HERE, and follow him on Twitter & Facebook!

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You should be aiming for 10 servings of fruits and vegetables daily. Most of us don’t unfortunately. A multi-vitamin can help, but slowly increase your vegetable intake if you want a strong and healthy body. 1 serving = 1 cup of raw vegetables, 1 medium sized fruit or ½ cup of chopped fruits or vegetables.

- Passionate fitness trainer certified by NASM, as well as a sports & exercise nutritionist, Justin Janoska. Make sure you check out his website HERE, and follow him on Twitter & Facebook!

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Always eat fruits & veggies that are “in season!” – they cost less and they’re more nutritious! Try to eat local, that way it’s not being shipped halfway across the world!

- Kitchen conscious food lover, Caitlin Cooks

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If you are considering changing your eating habits to more of a plant-based diet, it’s certainly a viable option. Protein needs can be satisfied through plant proteins; however, make sure you are consuming enough of fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes and grains.

- Passionate fitness trainer certified by NASM, as well as a sports & exercise nutritionist, Justin Janoska. Make sure you check out his website HERE, and follow him on Twitter & Facebook!

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Eat an orange! Who doesn't love biting into these juicy citrus fruits. Not only are oranges an amazing source of vitamin C but they contain vitamin E, K, beta-carotene and folate. They are also great sources of heart-healthy magnesium and immune-boosting zinc.

Creator of Authentic Self Wellness, Margaux J. Rathbun

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A Brazilian advertising agency has come up with a way they can grow fruit with the company logo right on it.

No, we don't mean sprayed or painted on or something.

They literally grow the logo onto the fruit by encasing the baby fruit in a mold for it to grow into.

We're surprised no one thought of this before.

Check out the video (above) to see how the fruits are actually grown.

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Bronchitis bites, but your diet can help!

Nutritional therapy practitioner and FitPerez correspondent Margaux Jean has some tips to eat right while experiencing this painful inflammation of the lungs:

Have you ever had bronchitis? I know many people who are dealing with this right now! Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes that is usually characterized by a deep cough in the chest and congestion in the upper region of the body. It’s typically caused by bacteria, a virus, or exposure to chemicals or smoke. If you have bronchitis, make sure that you are eating fruits and vegetables high in vitamin C and beta carotene.

Such foods could include kale, Brussels sprouts, bell peppers, sweet potatoes, kiwifruit, and Swiss chard. Garlic is has antibiotic properties on the lungs, so find ways to include it into your diet. Legumes, chia seeds from The Chia Co, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds are full of nutrients that will help your body get well. Some healing herbs for bronchitis include cayenne, cinnamon, ginger, and thyme. Be sure to avoid dairy products, sugar, alcohol, and refined flour products. Get well soon!

For more nutrition tips, visit Margaux's website Authentic Self Wellness or follow her on Twitter @MargauxRathbun.

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