Boost your vitamin C: 5 foods to try instead of oranges

Written by: Deepa Sarkar Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra

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Kiwi

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Guava

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Strawberries

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Papaya

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Pineapple

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SHOW US SOME

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