Tea is grown all over the world and is basically derived from Camellia sinensis plant, which is a native to China and India. Tea varies only because of the region where it is grown, time when it is harvested and the method used for processing. Tea is consumed since ages as it is considered as key to good health, wisdom and happiness. There are different types of Tea available: Green Tea -The most popular and widely consumed tea. It is made with steamed leaves. Black Tea - Is made...
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Apricot is a golden yellow fruit, which is very tasty and fibrous. Apricots are relative to peaches, however they are much smaller in size. The world's largest producer of dried apricots is Turkey. In India Ladakh is one of the best producer of apricots. Apricots are eaten fresh during the season and in the dried form for rest of the year. Apricots fruit seed has edible kernel which is consumed. It is bitter in taste, hence oil is extracted from it and used for several medical...
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Over 30 million have now been diagnosed with diabetes in India. The CPR (Crude prevalence rate) in the urban areas of India is thought to be 9 per cent. In rural areas, the prevalence is approximately 3 per cent of the total population. The population of India is now more than 1000 million: this helps to give an idea of the scale of the problem. The estimate of the actual number of diabetics in India is around 40 million. This means that India actually has the highest number of diabetics...
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Almonds are the powerhouse of vitamins and brain boosters. It can be considered as natural brain tonic. It is widely consumed all over the world either raw, roasted or soaked. It is also used in various food preparations especially in deserts. What to look out for in Good Quality Almonds: When you purchase almonds make sure you buy the best quality. Look out for light brown pieces with smooth finish and sweet taste (which is due to rich oil content). Also ensure you get the ones...
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