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Phytonutrient Profile, Health Benefits and Culinary Applications of Selected Edible Foliages

Published:18 May 2012
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Dr.Lalitha Ramaswamy1*, M.Gayathri Kanmani2

1 Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore.

2 Postgraduate Student, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, PSG college of Arts and Science, Coimbatore

Corresponding Author:Dr.Lalitha Ramaswamy

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Phytonutients/phytochemicals are numerous and are highly beneficial to health, protecting our body against various diseases. There are many edible green leaves in our country which can be used in a myriad of ways in Indian cooking which not only offer protection but also cure several ailments.

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Ramaswamy, D. & Kanmani, M. (2012). Phytonutrient Profile, Health Benefits and Culinary Applications of Selected Edible Foliages. International Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine, 2(3). https://doi.org/10.47191/ijahm/v2i3.08

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