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Potentially dangerous levels of arsenic may remain in rice when it is cooked the way most of us cook it. That was the primary takeaway from an expert’s demonstration of how the usual way of cooking rice may leave traces of the deadly poison. A report from The Independent looked […]
Now your body has an extra organ. Researchers have found something mysterious inside your guts – a brand-new human organ, which has never been classified before! We think you’re going to grow to love it, too. The ‘mesentery’ is part of our digestive systems – but was previously thought to […]
The ultimate convenience food, eggs are powerhouses of nutrition, packed with protein and a range of 18 vitamins and minerals. They’re also hugely versatile. Almost all eggs are edible but the most commonly consumed are hen’s eggs. Bantam, quail, duck and goose eggs are also readily available and vary in […]
You’ve probably heard that coconut oil is often used to improve the oral health, but now this was officially proven by scientific research. First, it was said to be a better alternative to toothpaste, and now researchers say it can even heal cavities. Your regular toothpaste is loaded with harmful […]
Cabbage belongs to the family of cruciferous vegetables that are widely known for their abundance in health benefits. This leafy vegetable is an excellent source of vitamins C, K and B6, and a very good source of dietary fiber, folate, copper, vitamin B1, potassium and manganese. In addition, cabbage is […]
It is not without reason that our elders always told us to load up on carrots. Of all of their health benefiting properties, the one related to improving the eyesight was often emphasized upon. But get past that and you start to realise that this root vegetable is an incredible […]
Pumpkin is an extremely beneficial ingredient, but also its inside is worth mentioning. Pumpkin seeds are especially rich in numerous nutrients and one of the most important ones is cucurbitacin. It helps in the prevention of the prostate growth. Try to include more pumpkin seeds into your everyday nutrition! You […]