PG & RESEARCH DEPARTMENT OF FOODS & NUTRITION APRIL - 2024

April’s Seasonal Fruits The months of April are a reminder of the abundance that nature offers, and each fruit albeit having different, very unique tastes, those fruits exhibit very unique benefits. Here's a glimpse of what this month has in store:Here's a glimpse of what this month has in store: Mangoes: Carrying off the tag of ‘ the king of fruits’ , mangoes debut in to the world scene with a sweet nectar like juice wettting their velvety texture that does hypnotize. They are dense with vitamins A and C, which is a key immunesystem function. Whether you eat them raw or cooked, you are getting a great source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Apples: The coolness of the April apples, soldiers of resonsibility to the end, is the very breath of winter again taken in and inhaled by the spring. Strawberries and kiwis are rich in fiber and vitamin C that play a strategic role of guarding the integrity of our digestive system and health respectively. Avocados: It is just mind-blowing to know how unique avocados are: the creamy and rich interior is the show of nature’s power of creation that offers us monounsaturated fats with an outstanding amount of potassium, fiber, and vitamins C, E, and K. Grapes: The grapes traditional role of vintners' inspiration is not the only one grapes provide. Healthier than plain water, they are full of antioxidants including resveratol, to help maintain heart health.