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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 [...]
Chromium is an essential mineral, which is needed in trace amounts by our body. This element plays a vital role in the metabolism of carbohydrates. It is believed that chromium, nicotinamide, and the amino acids cysteine, glycine, and glutamic acid, all have much to do with the regulation of blood sugar levels by facilitating the [...]
 Vitamin A deficiency is the leading cause of blindness in children, especially in the developing countries. It is estimated that about 3 million young children are affected by the condition. Severe xerophthalmia usually occurs in infants or little children and is strongly associated with protein-energy malnutrition. The condition manifests in stages, which have been [...]
 Hyperacidity can really be a pain. Practically everyone will have experienced a bout of severe hyperacidity at some point or the other in their life. The excessive acid secreted by the stomach affects the entire gastrointestinal tract, making a person uncomfortable for hours together at a stretch until and unless something is done to [...]
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