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Some pizzas 'saltier than the sea'
Some takeaway pizzas are saltier than the Atlantic Ocean, say health campaigners concerned about the amount of salt we eat. Several newspapers have reported on the high levels of salt in pizzas from both takeaway outlets and supermarkets. Some of the pizzas contained more than 10g of salt, which is more... more
Read moreHunger and Obesity Are Food Security Issues
The U.N. says nearly a billion people go to bed hungry every night. At the same time, hundreds of millions of others are obese. An activist and author says solving those twin crises depends on knowing who’s wielding the power over food and marketing. Raj Patel is the author of... more
Read moreFive superfoods that will heal your gut
The root of good and bad health resides in the gut. This is a centuries old maxim of both Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and India’s Ayurvedic medical practices. Over the last few decades, renegade MD’s, holistic practitioners, chiropractors, and alternative health nutritionists have realized this basic truth as well. This... more
Read moreBenefits And Uses Of Banana For Skin, Hair And Health
Benefits And Uses Of Banana For Skin, Hair And Health Bananas are exceptionally healthy as they provide numerous health benefits. It is a versatile fruit that contains many nutrients including vitamins A, B, C and E along with minerals like potassium, zinc, iron and manganese. Just as eating a banana... more
Read moreSoursop kills cancer cells in the body
Soursop kills cancer cells in the body Soursop: It has a white flower with a very pleasing scent, especially in the morning, is about 7.9 to 12 inches long, prickly, heart-shaped, yellow-green fruit, which can have a mass of up to 6.8 kg, the taste is like a combination of strawberry... more
Read moreSurprising Health Benefits of Pepper
Pepper helps to calm cold, detox your skin, and may even help fight cancer. Surprising Health Benefits of Pepper Cancer crusher A little pepper may go a long way with your health—it might even help ward off breast cancer. A chemical compound in peppercorns called piperine may be able to... more
Read moreLean Meat May Help Reduce Cholesterol Levels
Lean Meat May Help Reduce Cholesterol Levels The Indian Express reported that lean red meat might not be as unhealthy as thought of. Despite the fact that meat offers several nutritional benefits, it has long been associated with chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes and cancer. But now there is substantial evidence... more
Read moreWant to lower your blood pressure?
A plant-based diet high in potassium and low in sodium will make a difference, research suggests. Plants – not pills – might be key, according to a study published in February in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Participants who followed a plant-based diet, from vegan to pescatarian to semi-vegetarian, reported lower blood... more
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