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The Many Benefits of Antioxidant-Packed Pomelo
Pomelo, known as jambura and called the king of vitamin C, is rich in antioxidants and offers many health benefits.
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Does Mustard Oil Help You Lose Weight?
Nutritionists say familiar mustard oil contains elements that help control weight, though no oil should be overused in cooking.
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Make a Magic Hair-Growth Oil at Home
Instead of shop-bought products, a herbal oil made at home from everyday ingredients can help hair grow longer.
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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.
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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.
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The Season of Seasonal Fruits
Sharat, the autumn season, brings sour fruits such as wood apple, olive, amra and chalta that are rich in vitamin C and help build immunity.
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How to Tell Pure Ghee
Shop-bought ghee is often mixed with vanaspati, palm oil and colour, but a few simple home tests can tell you whether it is pure.
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Five Health Benefits of Drinking Turmeric Water Regularly
A glass of turmeric water can help with joint pain, immunity, weight, skin and removing toxins, and it is easy to make at home.
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Mustard oil helps keep weight in check
Mustard oil contains elements that speed up metabolism and digestion, which can help keep body weight under control.
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Over 600 People Ill with Salmonella Spread from Onions
More than 600 people in 37 US states have fallen ill with salmonella spread from onions, and Americans have been advised to throw away unlabelled red, white and yellow onions.