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There is this misconception that potatoes are unhealthy and are bound to worsen conditions such as obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia. However, the fact is that the poor potato is not to blame. Unfortunately, most of the dishes prepared using potatoes are fried or fatty, which quite obviously makes them bad for health and [...]
Not many people know that cloves are actually flower buds of the clove tree. The tree (botanically called Eugenia caryophyllus) being evergreen in nature, this spice is available throughout the year. What we buy from the grocer and use for cooking are dried buds, which is why they are brown in color instead of pink. [...]
 Everyone knows that an apple a day can help to keep the doctor away, but not many know the reason behind this. We will tell you why. First and foremost, apples are a fairly good source of dietary fiber; so, they do reduce the absorption of sugar and fat from the intestines, besides brushing [...]
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