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BE AWARE! sugar may act as additive drug.

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Most of the times seniors reward children with some candy or chocolates for a good job or well done in school. People add sugar to their coffees, bake it into our favourite treats and breakfasts. Currently table sugar is one of the most used ingredient in modern world. Regular intake of high sugar creates the feeling of sweet craves. This is subsequently pushing you to become addicted towards sugar. Recently, various health authorities and researches told that excess sugar could be as addictive as some street drugs like cocaine. In medicinal language, addiction is described to a tragic situation where someone’s brain chemistry has been altered to compel them to repeat substance or activity despite harmful consequences. • Know how one becomes addicted. Human body contains a neurotransmitter called dopamine. It is a prominent neurotransmitter for addictive behaviour. When any type of behaviour cause an excess release of dopamine, then you feel a feeling of pleasure. As the person repeats...

Banana tea : nutrition facts and benefits.

Banana is one of the most common and popular fruits in the world. It is known for his high nutrient value and wonderful taste. This fruit is the first choice of health enthusiasts and used as an ingredient in various recipes. Currently another recipe that is called Banana tea is gaining popularity. It is basically boiling a whole banana in water and then removing it and drinking the remaining liquid. Banana can be used with or without peel. It depends upon your taste preferences. Another term is given to it if it is made with peel called banana peel tea. But most of the people just choose to omit the peel. Because of high fibre content in peels it require more time to prepare the tea. People, especially health enthusiasts love enjoying banana tea with some cinnamon and honey to improve its flavour. • Nutrition fact of banana tea. Although the detailed nutrition fact of banana tea is not available till the date. But then also some of the claims and small researches point towards some nu...