10 Indian superfoods

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10 Indian superfoods -

Local foods are the best provided by our nature mother. They are seasonal, local and full of health benefits. In this pandemic period local foods are our true immunity booster. I have just completed writing about 10 Indian Superfoods. The Indian Superfoods book is written by number one nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar.


Below I am giving the links for each Superfood –

Jackfruit – http://localfoodbenefits.blogspot.com/2020/05/thoughts-on-jackfruit.html

Rice – http://localfoodbenefits.blogspot.com/2020/05/rice-one-of-indian-super-foods.html

Coconut – http://localfoodbenefits.blogspot.com/2020/05/local-food-3-coconut-and-its-benefits.html

Cashew nut – http://localfoodbenefits.blogspot.com/2020/06/local-food-4-cashew-and-its-benefit.html

Ghee – http://localfoodbenefits.blogspot.com/2020/06/use-of-ghee.html

Sugarcane – http://localfoodbenefits.blogspot.com/2020/06/local-food-6-benefits-of-sugarcane-and.html

Kokum – http://localfoodbenefits.blogspot.com/2020/06/local-food-7-kokum-natural-antacid.html

Aliv – http://localfoodbenefits.blogspot.com/2020/07/local-food-8-aliv-beauty-pill.html

Ambadi – http://localfoodbenefits.blogspot.com/2020/07/local-food-9-ambadi-and-its-benefits.html

Banana - http://localfoodbenefits.blogspot.com/2020/07/local-food-10-banana-and-its-benefits.html

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