Fruits
The Nutrition You Get From Eating Jackfruit
Jackfruit, Bangladesh's national fruit, is packed with vitamins, minerals, fibre and antioxidants with a wide range of health benefits.
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What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Hilsa
Hilsa, in high demand during the monsoon, is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, protein, vitamins and minerals that benefit many parts of the body.
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The Nutrients You Get from Eating Dragon Fruit
Dragon fruit, a cactus fruit that has quickly become popular in Bangladesh, is packed with minerals, vitamins, fibre and antioxidants.
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Five Foods You Should Not Eat Right After Mangoes
Mangoes are packed with nutrients, but some foods should be avoided just before or right after eating them.
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What Happens to the Body When You Eat Overripe Bananas
Bananas that turn dark and spotty carry more sugar and less fibre, and can harbour fungus that raises the risk of diarrhoea.
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What Happens When You Eat Lychees on an Empty Stomach?
Lychees are nutritious, but unripe or half-ripe fruit contains toxins that can be dangerous, even deadly, on an empty stomach.
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What Not to Eat With Rice
Roti, potatoes, fruit, corn and tea are among the foods best not eaten with or straight after rice.
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Rules Diabetes Patients Should Follow When Eating Mango and Litchi
People with diabetes can eat mango and litchi in moderation if their blood sugar is under control and a doctor agrees, experts say.
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How to Tell Tree-Ripened Mangoes From Artificially Ripened Ones
Simple signs can help shoppers tell naturally ripened mangoes from those ripened with chemicals, which can carry serious health risks.
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The Health Benefits of Palm Fruit Kernel
The soft kernel of the palm fruit, easy to find in summer, is described as cooling, hydrating and good for digestion, the liver and the skin.
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Which Fruits to Eat to Keep Your Body Cool in the Heat?
In the intense heat, some fruits with cooling properties can help keep the body cool and hydrated.
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How to Make Amsatta With Green Mangoes
Amsatta made from green mangoes lets you enjoy the taste of raw mango all year without the trouble of sunning pickles; here is the recipe.
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The Health Benefits of Nutrient-Rich Watermelon Seeds
Watermelon seeds that are usually thrown away are packed with protein, B vitamins, minerals and unsaturated fats, though they are high in calories.