Avocado
31 Jul
Every year, the National Avocado Day is celebrated on July 31st. It is a day to celebrate the many delicious and nutritious benefits of this beloved superfruit. Avocados are full of healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making them a nutritional powerhouse. They contain magnesium, fiber, potassium, vitamins C, E, and K. Furthermore, a study’s…
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The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has unveiled plans to promote development of oilseed crops for both consumption and industrial purposes in the country.
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