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Receta It’s World Osteoporosis Day! Prevent osteoporosis by eating dried plums!
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I bet you didn’t know that October 20th is World Osteoporosis Day. One way we can help support healthy bones is incorporating California Dried Plums as a regular part of our diets. California Dried Plums contain vitamins and minerals such as potassium, copper, boron and vitamin K, all of which support healthy bones.
Having healthy bones and preventing osteoporosis is especially important if you’re a woman. Research shows that eating two servings (about 100grams or 10 to 12…
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