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How to Marinate
A guide to the two kinds of marination and the mistakes to avoid when marinating meat, fish, vegetables or paneer before cooking.
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Eating Right After Menopause
With oestrogen falling after menopause, women face higher risks of heart disease and bone loss, and diet can help ease the changes.
Fruits
How Many Apples Is It Safe to Eat a Day?
Doctors say an adult can safely eat two apples a day, but eating three or four daily can cause harm, largely because of pesticides and wax used on the fruit.
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What to Do to Lower Your Cancer Risk
Adding some foods to your diet, dropping others and sitting less can reduce the risk of cancer that builds up with an irregular lifestyle.
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US Doctors Report Success Attaching a Pig Kidney to a Brain-Dead Patient
A team of US doctors says a gene-edited pig kidney attached to a brain-dead patient began working normally, a step they believe could one day ease the shortage of donor organs.
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The Many Problems of the Thyroid
The number of people in Bangladesh with thyroid gland and hormone problems is rising; here are the main conditions, their causes and treatment.
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Potato for Glowing Skin
With salon visits still worrying many people, a face pack made from potato juice at home can help with acne, pigmentation and dull skin.
Fruits
Guava Helps Relieve Diarrhoea and Constipation
Guava, an easily available and nutritious fruit, is said to help with blood sugar, cholesterol, digestion, weight loss, immunity and skin.
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Honey in Hot Water First Thing in the Morning: Are You Doing Harm?
According to Ayurveda experts, honey mixed into very hot water gradually turns into a kind of poison and can cause digestive problems.
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Ten Reasons Why Eating Rice Matters
Many people now avoid rice for fear of gaining weight, but nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar says rice eaten in moderation brings many health benefits.
Fruits
Fruits That Make Up for Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies
Vitamins and minerals are vital for the body, and some everyday fruits can help make up any shortfall.
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The Many Qualities of Soybean Oil
Soybean oil, in Bangladeshi kitchens since the 1980s and about half the price of mustard oil, remains the most popular cooking oil.
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Drink Amla Juice to Boost Immunity
Amla juice, rich in vitamin C, antioxidants and minerals, can help build immunity against the colds and fevers that come with changing weather.