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Tamarind is a tropical fruit that can be used in different dishes around the world. It is also known with its medicinal properties. Let’s find out in this article! Tamarind, locally known as “Sampalok”, is a hardwood tree scientifically known as Tamarindus indica. It originated in Africa and it reached in India, Pakistan, and other tropical regions. The tree produces bean-like units filled with seeds with a fibrous pulp. The young fruit is green and acidic but the ripe fruit has a sweet-sour taste. It is also considered as the “date of India.”
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Are you aware of the negative effects of low-carbohydrate lifestyle? How does it affect our health?Carbohydrates are frequently blamed for uncontrollable weight gain. Some people have completely eliminated carbs from their diet in order to lose weight. However, carbohydrates, particularly complex carbs, are important component of a well-balanced diet. Some people consume more carbohydrates than the recommended daily consumption while other people prefer to reduce carbohydrates in order to control their blood sugar or to manage their weight.
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Nutrition is vital for our health. Unhealthy diet can harm our metabolism, cause weight gain, and even damage your body organs, such as your heart and liver. But what you eat also affects another organ — your skin. What we eat can affect the health and aging of our skin. Now, let us know the best foods to keep your skin healthy.
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Pomegranates are red fruits that are round in shape. According to Lauren Panoff of Healthline, they have a white inner flesh that is densely packed with crunchy, juicy edible seeds called arils. They may be best known for the vibrantly colored juice in which they are frequently used, but these unusual fruits have much more to offer. According to Mandy Ferreira, the pomegranate fruit has been used as medicine for thousands of years. Pomegranates are worthy to include in your healthy eating routine because they have the potential to support many aspects of health, from immunity to brain health.
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When it comes to having kids, the age of the parent is a personal choice. Having children in earlier age is a finest option, not only for the reason that a woman will be in her fertility years but for the parents to have enough strength to manage their growing children. Study revealed that children who were born from older parents behaved well. According to Healthline, researchers reported that older parents experienced less persisting behavioral difficulties among their children. There are also disadvantages of being an old parent which include fatigue, generational gaps, and other health problems.
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Read more: The ill effects of gadgets to the brain development of toddlers
Have you encountered a child who spent most of his time using the gadgets? Nowadays, most of the children are exposed to different devices and they usually spent more time watching their favorite show or playing their games. According to research, toddlers must limit their viewing time especially to smartphones, televisions and tablets to avoid harmful effects of the brain. Screen-based media could be linked with changes in the structural integrity of brain that support literacy and language skills among preschool children. Research reported that more than one-hour exposure of the children ages 3-5 years old in television or other device could affect to their brain development. Too much screen time among toddlers can result to poor comprehension and even brain or damage due to the intense radiation.
