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Apples are the most popular and healthy fruits that are consumed as a big part around the world. They are easy to cultivate and tailor to certain tastes because of their genetic diversity. Moreover, apples also have antioxidant properties that help in protecting against cancer inducing oxidative damage. But most of the times when you bite deep into an Apple, you are confronted with something not so sweet in its core. The tiny black seeds, contain amygdalin. It is basically a substance that releases cyanide when it comes in contact with home and digestive system. Seems like it is the reason why it is always said “Apple seeds are poisonous”. • Let’s check why apple seeds are poisonous. As mentioned earlier, the amygdalin substance turns into cyanide when comes in contact with human digestive system. So cyanide is a chemical that is known as one of the deadliest poison. This chemical compound has been used in chemical warfare and mass suicide killings. Like several other compounds that co...

Sorbitol or scientifically known as D sorbitol and D glucitol is a type of carbohydrate. Basically this compound comes under the category of sugar alcohols. Sorbitol is a water soluble compound that is naturally found in some fruits such as apples, apricots, dates, berries, plums etc. Talking about its commercially manufacture it is processed from corn syrup. One of the prominent ingredient in sweet packed food, beverages and medications. Commercial use of sorbitol includes preserving moisture, adding sweetness, and providing texture to the finished product. • Benefits of using sorbitol. There are many reasons because of which sorbitol has various uses. 1. One of the most common use is in beverages and processed foods. Sugar alcohols are often used in foods and beverages in place of traditional sugar. The main reason behind this is reducing calorie intake. Sorbitol scientifically contains approximately 2/3 of calories then table sugar. 2. Human small intestines are not able to fully di...

In modern lifestyle, constipation is one of the most affecting health problem. That affects about 20% of estimated population. The most common causes are delayed colonic transit or decreasing movement of food through intestine or digestive system. Experts suggest that a low fibre diet, aging and physical inactivity can contribute to constipation. However, the remedies that are available commercially in the market for constipation include laxatives, stool softeners, fibre supplements etc. Keeping all these medicines and medications aside. We are coming up with five healthy food items which are easily available and can be included in diet. These foods are scientifically proven to help in constipation. • Beans Mostly every variety of beans are high in fibre and can help in maintaining mobility of bowel. Just taking an example, black beans boast 7.5 grams of fibre in 86 gram of beans. Meanwhile, 91 grams of cooked navy beans contain about 9.5 grams of fibre. Beans are also known to have go...