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Fruit cocktail

Okay kiddo, have you ever had a bunch of different fruits mixed together in a bowl or a can? That's called fruit cocktail. It's like a fruit salad that's already mixed together for you!

The fruits in fruit cocktail can vary but usually it has chunks of peaches, pineapples, pears, and sometimes cherries. You can have it as a snack or as a dessert. Some people even put it in their smoothies or on top of their breakfast cereal.

If you want to try making it at home, all you have to do is cut up your favorite fruits into small pieces and mix them all up in a bowl or container. You can add a little bit of sugar or fruit juice to make it sweeter if you like.

Remember, it's important to eat a variety of fruits to stay healthy and strong, so try out different kinds of fruits and mix them up into your own version of a fruit cocktail!
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