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Soybean Oil: uses, side effects, and health benefits

Soybean oil is a vegetable oil that is extracted from soybeans and is scientifically known as Glycine max. It is native to East Asia and is considered a legume, however, despite its limited origin it is highly prized for its edibility. Soybean oil is considered healthier than most other vegetable oils,...

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Sesame oil: Nutritional facts and health benefits

Sesame oil or gingelly oil which comes from sesame seeds is lesser-known vegetable oil. It is one of the healthiest alternatives to normal vegetable oils. Sesame seeds are small yellowish-brown seeds that are primarily found in Africa, but they also grow in smaller numbers on the Indian subcontinent. Nutrients...

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Avocado Oil

Avocado oil is derived from the avocado fruit,from a tree bearing the scientific name Persea Americana,native to Mexico.This cooking oil is pressed from the fruit and is used in a variety of ways. Nutrients values of avocado oil: Many health benefits are associated with avocado oil due to the presence of high...

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Lime: An extraordinary medicine for various ailments

Lime is a small, round, green-color hybrid citrus fruit. Due to its acidic sour juice and unique aroma, the lime fruit is widely used in various cuisines to accent flavor. It is a common ingredient in Mexican, Vietnamese, and Thai cuisine. There are several species of citrus fruits referred to as limes including key...

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Jujube: 10 benefits obtained by consuming the fruit

Jujube, also known as Chinese red date, is an attractive "drupe" fruit of Chinese origin. "Zao" as the fruit recognized in mainland China, it grows in natural wild and cultivated orchards in Korea, Japan, and many Middle Eastern regions. Dry jujube has a similar taste and nutrition profile as that...

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Jambul: The traditional fruit and its role as an antioxidant, diabetic control, immune booster

Jambul or Jamun or Java plum is one of the lesser-known tropical fruits native to the Indian subcontinent. The color changes from light green to pink to dark purple when mature. It has a sweet and sour flavor and can be quite astringent. It has been a part of cultural,...

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Role of Elderberry in heart, respiratory, and bone health.

Elderberry is a certain kind of purple coloured small berries, native to Europe. They are not edible in its raw form and have to be cooked. They are extremely nutritious and with several benefits. Benefits of elderberry           Aid in Digestion - Dr. Paulo D Picon and his team of researchers published...

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Cucumber- an overall health care supplement

Cucumbers originated in India almost 10,000 years ago, but are now cultivated in many countries. Different varieties of cucumbers are traded in the international market and they can be found throughout the year. There is nothing like cucumbers after a heavy meal to cool off your tummy, as it is 95 % water. Cucumbers...

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