By Anmol Francis

 SEEDS

Seeds are an important part of our food. We use seeds in every type of food like gravies, soups, salads, deserts and so on. Can you name any seeds which are widely used in your food?






In the following few articles we will consider the importance of seeds in our diet. If you want to talk about any specific type of seeds let me know in the comments. 

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