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You may be having Oral Allergy Syndrome if you feel itchy and tingling sensations on your lips after you eat peaches. People who are diagnosed with OAS find their mouths and throats to be itchy after they consume certain raw fruits and vegetables. However, the reactions of OAS are pretty mild. In Oral Allergy Syndrome, the pollen-like proteins which are present in those raw foods lead to a mouth specific reaction.

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Not all the fruits are equally healthy. Some of them are really unique with respect to their health benefits. Following are the healthiest fruits in order of their nutritional and functional benefits. Grapefruit, Pineapple, Avocado, Blueberries, Apple, Pomegranate, Mango, Strawberries, Cranberries, Lemons, Durian, Watermelon, Blackberries, Oranges, Bananas, Red & Purple Grapes, Guava, Papaya and Cherries.

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Do you ever wish you had a better memory? It’s time to hack your mind. Here are few tips to help learn faster and train your mind. Like an old adage physically write down things to improve your memory. Other tips are to act like you are teaching for learning easily, eat smart foods, take breaks in between, tell a story about the things you want to remember or simply use an app to keep a track of your activities.

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You probably should take a hint from the fact that a food poisoning expert has sworn himself off from these foods. Firstly raw oysters as they contain microbial growth that attacks your system. Unwashed vegetables as they have higher chances of contamination. They have also sworn not to eat raw sprouts and raw meat. Moreover, uncooked eggs are also harmful to the body along with unpasteurized milk and juices.

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Many people consume bananas only when are yellow and ripe but even the green bananas, which have different taste and texture, are also healthy to consume. Green bananas are quite higher in starches which are converted into sugar when ripe. They help to keep the gut bacteria healthy and also increase the production of fatty acids which are essential for digestive health. People who are suffering from latex allergy should avoid consuming them.

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Nowadays, the flavorings and sugar added to the variety of yogurts are slowly pushing them into the junk food category. Hence, when you are buying one, make sure you read the nutrition and ingredients list on the label. Always go for a sugar-free yogurt. The difference between greek yogurt and dairy-free yogurt is that the former comes with more proteins and fewer carbs whereas the latter has lesser fat and no lactose. Organic yogurt is not necessary the best buy as it may be rich in few nutrients but low in many others.

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Humans cannot digest raw leaves and grass easily but cows can do you know why? Because our body does not have what it takes to break down the cellulose found in the plant. Apart from the digestion issue, the another problem is of mastication. Grass contains a lot of silica which is an abrasive that quickly wears down the teeth. Grazing animals are adapted to continuous growth which replaces the worn tooth quickly.

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Drumstick tree or the leafy Moringa is popularly known as poor man’s crop and rich man’s food. It has been termed as a bio-fortified crop which occurs naturally and is well-suited to India’s climatic conditions. Moringa as a food is an effective tool to fight nutritional deficiency in the wake of climate change. When we talk about nutrient-enriched farm produces such as oranges, minor millets, sweet potatoes, amla etc. Moringa is also included in the list which plays a significant role in fighting against micronutrient deficiency in climate changing scenario.

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No Kidding! Donkey milk is coming into trend lately because of the following reasons. It is believed to be the kind of animal milk which is closely similar to human breast milk. The National Library of Medicine conducted a few studies which state that donkey milk is able to prevent hardening of arteries and is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. Further research shows that it is also beneficial in preventing asthma and psoriasis.

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A Healthy diet and Healthy lifestyle are what the current generation needs for the health of future generations. Some unhealthy foods that can harm your sex life are: Microwave Popcorn - A chemical found in the lining of the bag of popcorn can kill libido and lower sperm counts. Soy - It slashes sperm levels in men and messes with the ovarian function in women. Cheese - made from Cow’s milk contains synthetic hormones which are harmful to oestrogen and testosterone levels.

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