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Turmeric or (Haldi) may have some side effects too.

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Turmeric or popularly known as haldi is a yellow species that have origin from southern Asia. Since ancient times our great grandfathers, grandfathers are using it as an essential ingredient in many Indian dishes. Most of the time we consume it for several health benefits. Turmeric is known for its healthy antioxidant properties. But keep in mind, too much of anything can be harmful too. Although turmeric mainly consist of carbohydrates, which are starch and fibre. But it also contains several other plant compounds and nutrients in small amounts. Now let’s discuss the adverse effects of too much of turmeric. • May promote kidney stones. Although turmeric is an active ingredient in Indian dishes and are generally considered safe. But turmeric contains around 2% of oxalate. If one consumes high doses of turmeric, It may contribute to kidney stones. Most of the kidney stones in humans have a specific section of oxalate with calcium. So keep a check on amount of turmeric you are you are co...

5 benefits of turmeric and curcumin, that will make you love them !

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  Turmeric is considered as the most effective nutritional supplement till now exists. This ingredient has gone under various researches and studies that reveal its benefits on human body. So here we are coming up with five most effective health benefits of curcumin and turmeric. • Curcumin is a natural anti-inflammatory substance  Inflammation is a property that helps your body to fight against foreign invaders and infections. If body do not have good inflammation, it can easily be attacked by pathogens like bacteria and viruses. A small term accurate inflammation is very beneficial, but if it becomes chronic it can have several body issues too. Regular low inflammation can have several results like metabolic syndrome, heart diseases, cancer, Alzheimer’s etc. Curcumin is strongly anti inflammatory and is also a prominent ingredient in anti inflammatory drugs. • Turmeric increases antioxidant capacity of the body  With growing of the age, oxidative stress and oxidative d...

Warm or cold milk, still confused ? Just check out the facts and decide yourself !

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  Milk is one of the ancient beverages that till now has its own status. Milk is considered a complete meal because of its high nutritional value. Not only major, nutrients like protein, calcium, vitamin D and potassium. But milk also contains several micronutrients like calcium, magnesium, zinc and vitamins. The only reason not to take milk is if you are lactose intolerant. Otherwise, just aim of drinking at least one glass of milk every day. Taking this type of highly nutritious beverage is very important, especially in Corona pandemic times. As milk is one of the best immunity boosters, that do not require any other ingredients. Till now, the decision that whether warm or cold milk should be taken is controversial. This is a topic that has a wide range of debate. Though this requires much more researches and studies, to confirm the decision. So just go through the below mentioned benefits of both cold and warm milk. We leave decision up to you. • Benefits of having warm milk Sin...