A blog about Science & Nutrition
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What is the impact of turmeric on nasal polyps?
What is Turmeric? Turmeric is a spice commonly used in cooking and known for its bright yellow color and distinctive flavor. It is a root that belongs to the ginger family and is native to Southeast Asia, particularly India and Indonesia. Turmeric has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and Ayurvedic practices for its…
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Spicy noodles make you fat-Good or Bad?
Instant noodles and the risk of diseases Overconsumption of instant noodles has recently received special attention due to its link to obesity and cardiometabolic syndrome in South Korean adults. The high-calorie content of instant noodles, as well as the high concentration of refined carbohydrates, fats, and sodium, contribute to an increased risk of metabolic disease.…
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How avocado can be useful for cardiovascular health?
Avocados
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Self-esteem of your kids: A challenge for parenting
Self-esteem is the idea of feeling good about ourselves, and it is easy to observe among kids if they have a good feeling about certain things or when they are not feeling good. Kids with self-esteem: Kids with low self-esteem: Why self-esteem is important? Children feeling good about themselves always attempt to do new activities.…
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Green vegetable effect on health: expert’s guide
A good read for today is how green vegetables are imperative for improving health conditions. Broccoli (Brassica oleracea) is a type of cruciferous vegetable, like cabbage, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts. Broccoli is rich in nutrients like fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, and potassium. It is also higher in protein than most other vegetables. Raw broccoli…
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Canned foods and brain health: Reason for cognitive decline
There is a huge surge in the use of processed and canned foods. Canned products are high in sugar and salt with different flavors and additives, the cherry on top heating them in processing generates chemicals that contribute to various diseases to name a few; hypertension, metabolic disorders, obesity, and weight gain. Canned foods jams,…
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Importance of Nutrition in our Daily Life to Maintain Good Health?
What is Nutrition? Nutrition is an essential component of health and development. Moreover, better nutrition is linked to improved infant, child, and maternal health, stronger immune systems, safer pregnancy, and childbirth, a lower risk of non-communicable diseases (such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease), and a longer lifespan. Healthy children learn more effectively. People who eat…
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Lemon Juice and Olive Oil: Beneficial Health Aspects
Olive oil and lemon juice are common ingredients in many cuisines, particularly those of the Mediterranean and Levant. Some claim that combining olive oil and lemon juice can treat a variety of ailments, including gallstones, joint pain, and premature aging. Furthermore, studies have been conducted to investigate the potential health benefits of nutrients found in…
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Artificial Sweeteners: Good or Bad?
Artificial sweeteners are, also called nonnutritive sweeteners (NNS)/low calorie sweeteners/intense sweeteners, recent addition to human diet. These sweeteners are increasingly popular as an alternative to sugar and provide more intense sweetness and fewer calories per gram. Use of these sweeteners is on the rise in beverages, dietary products, drugs, and mouthwashes due to increased incidence…
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Fermented Foods
Fermentation of food takes place through controlled microbial growth. In the past, food was fermented to preserve it and to increase its shelf life. Food fermentation takes place by two methods. Common Fermented Foods Fermented foods around the world, include: Benefits of Fermented Foods Can You Purchase Fermented Foods at Stores? Adding it to the…