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Health and Nutritional Benefits of Eating Peach
Peach Nutrition And Health Benefits Of PeachIt is believed that peach was first grown in China, before the Romans and Greeks began to grow it. The peach tree grows to the height of 2 to 3.5 meters. The peach blossoms are pink in color and the leaves are caduceus[...]
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Sorrel Health Benefits, Medicinal Properties, Side Effects & Hazards
Sorrel Health BenefitsSorrel is a leafy green vegetable that looks a lot like spinach. This vegetable is native to Europe and is commonly known as spinach dock, sour grabs, or sour grass. One of the main ingredients in sorrel is oxalic acid, which gives it its acidity and prominent taste[...]
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Prunes - Dried European Plums Health Benefits
Prune are PlumsPrunes are the dried version of the European plums. Prunes have a sticky chewy texture with deep sweet taste and are nutritious fruits that are extremely fun to eat. Like other dried fruits, prunes are available year round and its name has been officially changed to dried plum[...]
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Nutritional Calories in Cooked Squash and Soup
Introduction: The squash group includes spaghetti squash, butternut, acorn and pumpkin. These are all rich sources of carotene and if the color is darker then the nutrients are more concentrated too. These squashes are also a rich source of vitamin B6 B1, folic acid, vitamin C, pantothenic acid, potassium and[...]
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Health Benefits, Facts and Nutritional Value of Cumin Seeds
Health Benefits of Cumin SeedsCumin seeds belong to the same family as caraway seeds, parsley, chervil and dill. This biological family is known as Umbelliferae. Cumin seeds, integral to Indian and Middle Eastern food, are known for their piquant taste and for their health benefits.The taste is described as[...]
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Cranberries to reduce the risk of Urinary Track Infections (UTI)
CranberriesCranberry is a Native American berry which is very tart and bright red in color. It is a cousin of blueberry found growing wild as shrub, but on cultivation it grows on low trailing vines. Fresh berries are available at its peak with high nutrient content from October to December[...]
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Stingray Fishes And Fishes High In Purines
Purine Diet And Stingray Fish
Stingray or skate fish does not possess a high purine value but falls into the category of medium – purine foods as do many other fish meats. Sardines however are extremely high in purines. Skate meat however does contain a number of nutrients and is also[...]
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Know All about Calcium Nutrition and Sources
The fact that calcium builds bones and body has been drilled into our heads since we were children. The link between calcium and the prevention of osteoporosis is very well known. As kids, our mothers have encouraged us to drink all that milk for healthy bones. It’s time[...]
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Tuberculosis Prevention | Control Mycobacterium, Pulmonary TB
Tuberculosis PreventionTuberculosis is a bacterial infection which affects the lungs, is highly contagious and may even spread to other organs in the body. Therefore tuberculosis prevention and control are very important to stop this disease from spreading rapidly. If an infected person sneezes or coughs, it is very easy for[...]
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Medicinal Benefits and Side Effects of Pumpkin
Benefits of PumpkinPumpkins belong to the cucurbita family and are from the same family as cucumbers. The name has Greek origins from the word ‘pepon’ meaning large melon. While many varieties of pumpkins are available, typically, they are deep orange or green in color. So what about pumpkins[...]