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Citrus fruits are any fruits that come from citrus trees and shrubs. These include oranges, tangerines, lemons, limes, grapefruits, and pomelos.

some of those mentioned in the categories listed above. Some common tropical fruits are bananas, mangoes, guavas, papayas, pineapples, and coconuts. On some charts, you’ll likely see fruits sorted by colors rather than type. You’ve likely also heard a recommendation to eat “all the colors of the rainbow.” That is because a fruit’s color indicates what type of nutrients the fruit has. Orange and yellow fruits and vegetables, for instance, contain beta-carotene, which your body uses to make vitamin A. Red fruits such as tomatoes, cherries, red apples, and strawberries contain lycopene.

Chapter 1: Fruits for Health

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