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Health Alert !!
Aslamoalikum:
Some foods have controversies cooking around them. We tell you the good, the bad and the final verdict on these popular munches.
CHOCOLATE:
Advantage:
Disadvantag3: A bar of chocolate contains a high dose of stearic acid, a saturated fat which is linked to elevated LDL cholesterol levels - not good for those arteries running near your heart.
MILK(BONE BUDDY OR ALLERGY ACTIVATOR?):
Advantage: Consuming dairy products increases bone density and reduces the risk of osteoporosis. Certain types of cheese like cheddar, Swiss, blue, Monterey Jack and processed American cheese have proven to reduce the risk of dental cavities.
Disadvantage:
COFFEE(CANCER CATALYST OR ANXIETY ENHANCER?)
Advantage:Drinking a cup of coffee a day lowers the risk of diabetes and colon cancer. Coffee-lovers also face a lower risk of dental cavities. Coffee is a great stimulant and could be your ticket to that late night match on TV.
Disadvantage:Coffee addiction can cause anxiety, sleeplessness and coronary artery diseases. Too much caffeine depletes the body of calcium, which in turn, may cause bone disease.
GROUNDNUTS
Advantages:Eating groundnuts lowers the risk of heart disease and reduces LDL (bad) cholesterol.
Disadvantage:
Overeating groundnuts can give you indigestion. It also causes allergies and heats up the body. They are high in calories, so you have to watch how much you eat.
HONEY(FATIGUE FIGHTER OR TOXICITY PROMOTER? )
Advantage:It prevents fatigue during exercise. Its antioxidant, antibacterial properties help improve digestion.
Disadvantage:Raw honey has pollen and can be allergic. It contains clostridium botulinum spores which can cause food poisoning. Certain types of honey can be toxic. Besides, one teaspoon of honey has more calories than one teaspoon of sugar.
FRUITS(WEIGHT-LOSS WEAPON OR DIABETES SPONSOR?)
Advantage:Fruits contain micro and macro nutrients as well as antioxidants. Fruits, in general, can help you fight cancer. They are packed with calcium and iron. They provide perfect beginnings and endings to a meal, and are great as hunger fighters.
Disadvantage:Mango, pineapple, custard apple and chickoos have too much sugar and can instantly increase your blood sugar levels.diabetes.
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