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Getting enough vitamin C? For most women, your recommended daily intake is 75 mg. You don't have to rely on OJ for all your vitamin C; other fruits like guava, mango and strawberry are loaded with it, as are veggies like broccoli, bell peppers and kohlrabi.

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