Interesting food facts
The foods included in our daily diet have wonderful health benefits. Here are some of the foods with their good effects.
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Green peas
Green peas help boost immunity, fight fatigue, and stabilize blood sugar levels.
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Dates
Dates improve eye, heart and digestive health, and rid you of alcohol intoxication.
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Corn
Corn is a rich source of magnesium and phosphorus and works to improve bone strength and kidney functioning.
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Sugarcane
Sugarcane juice can cure a sore throat. It is also a good preventive against cold and flu.
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Garlic
Raw garlic is effective against acne, blemishes and blackheads. Consume 2 cloves of raw garlic regularly with warm water early in the morning.
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Coffee
The antioxidants in coffee help boost the cells' sensitivity to insulin, which helps regulate blood sugar.
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Jaggery
Consume jaggery after a heavy meal or after eating meat to facilitate digestion.
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Pomegranate
Pomegranates are rich in antioxidants and keep your skin young and wrinkle-free.
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Coconut Water
Coconut water has anti-viral and anti-fungal properties that can help you steer clear from sicknesses as flu and herpes.
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Fenugreek
Add fenugreek leaves in your diet to reduce pain and cramps during periods.
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Buttermilk
When buttermilk is used with raw sugar it relieves urinary problems. In children it prevents diarrhea and vomiting, if buttermilk given with sugar before feed. Buttermilk mixed with jaggery or sugar helps to relieve acidity.
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Curry Leaves
These are very effective in nausea and vomiting. Extract juice of curry leaves, squeeze a lime and add a pinch of sugar. Eat 10 fresh fully grown curry leaves for at least 3 months for weight reduction.
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Mangoes
Juicing the fruit from green mango and mixing with water and a sweetener helps to cool down the body and eliminate toxins. This is very beneficial in heat stroke. No wonder! We get mangoes in summers.
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Carrot
Carrot is an edible root vegetable that consists of a number of essential nutrients like beta-carotene, vitamin C, B, E and K. It also contains manganese and potassium. They are essential for healthy eyes. It is beneficial for eliminating thread worms. A small dish, ½ to ¾ of a cup of grated carrot taken each morning will quickly clear these worms.
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Castor Oil
It is a very effective treatment in extreme cases of constipation. Take15 ml of castor oil with a glass of water to help relieve constipation. The fatty acids in castor seeds nourish hair and prevent the scalp from drying by retaining moisture.
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