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5 surprising health benefits of using baking soda.

Sodium bicarbonate, commonly known as baking soda is widely used ingredient in baking. The most common use of this ingredient in baking is its leavening properties. It generally causes dough to rise by producing carbon dioxide content in it. Keeping aside cooking or baking benefits of baking soda. Here we will discuss 5 most impressive and surprising health benefits of using baking soda. • Act as an excellent mouthwash. Mouthwashes are currently gaining popularity as an excellent addition to good oral hygiene routine. This just reaches corners of your mouth and teeth, gums, tongue. Several people use baking soda as a replacement for mouthwash. Some of the scientific studies have revealed that, it can help in freshening up your breath and even provide antibacterial properties. But till now these studies are controversial. • May act as a teeth whitener. Using baking soda for glittering teeth is just a popular home remedy. Several scientific studies have found that toothpaste containing b...

Raisins, are good for health despite of high sugar content !

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  Raisins are actually grapes that have been dried in Sun or in food dehydrator. They are shrivelled, yellow, brown or purple morsels. Reasons are generally a prominent ingredient in salad topping, yogurt, bakery products, granola bars etc. Don’t go over there shape in size despite of small size, raisins are packed with energy and rich in fibre, vitamins and minerals. However, regions are naturally sweet and very high in sugar and calories, but if they are eaten in moderation’s they are beneficial for human health too. Raisins may aid in digestion, boosting iron levels and even can help in optimising bone health. • Sugar and calorie content in raisins Estimating just ½ Cup of raisins can contain about 217 calories out of which 40 grams are of sugar. This is the reason raisins are not exactly low in calories. Just because of high amounts of sugar and calories in this drive fruit is the reason to keep an eye on how many reasons you are eating. Because of its high calorie tendency rai...