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Red meat intake ‘linked to death risk’
“Small quantities of processed meat such as bacon, sausages or salami can increase the likelihood of dying early by a fifth,” The Daily Telegraph reported today. The news is based on a large study that looked at the diets and health of over 120,000 people over periods of up to... more
Read moreDoes a tomato a day keep depression away?
The Daily Mail today reported that there is, “yet another good reason to tuck into that salad: eating tomatoes could ward off depression”. Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, the chemical that gives them their distinctive colour. Lycopene is an antioxidant, a type of naturally occurring chemical believed to help protect... more
Read moreHealth Benefits of Indian Gooseberry | Amla ( നെല്ലിക്ക )
Health Benefits of Indian Gooseberry | Amla ( നെല്ലിക്ക ) There are numerous health benefits for Gooseberry or Amla. Amla is a deciduous tree and the fruit ripens in the autumn in wet, forested and hilly areas on the Indian subcontinent. Amla contains lots of vitamins, minerals, calcium and other health... more
Read moreCapsaicin: How spicy food can improve your health in many ways
It could be the instant sweat, the burning sensation, the way it accentuates flavors of certain foods, or a combination of all three. Spicy foods get their “heat” from a compound called capsaicin. Capsaicin can be found in some form in any food or vegetable with noticeable “heat.” New research... more
Read moreCucumber Sandwiches with Tea for Keeping Cool
Having a cucumber sandwich with the daily cuppa helps to cool you off, say researchers. Ice creams may please your platter but they are not the ideal food to beat the heat. In fact, the scientists say that even drinking water gives most health benefits when drunk at room temperature rather than... more
Read moreHave Almonds to Lose Weight
If almonds are included in a weight loss diet plan, in place of less healthy foods, they can help dieters in following their controlled diets. Moreover, it would also help them to control their cholesterol level. The study was conducted at theTemple University in Philadelphia, led by Dr. Gary Foster, who... more
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