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Low Fat Rice

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    Rice is a staple in most of the countries especially in Asia. A staple meaning, a food that is consumed by a large portion of community as a bulk or main part of diet.     Though rice is main food of Asia, but due to vast transportation since a long period of time, it has become a predominant item in diet of many countries such as Africa, United States, etc.     China and then India are two main countries that cultivate rice in large amount. Then come, are Indonesia, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Brazil, etc.     Rice is starchy food and with high glycemic index, and this why, many people avoid this nutritious food. If cooked and ate properly, especially brown rice may not cause any harm. Repeated reheating, or keeping rice in refrigerator for more than 24 hours, may lost its nutritional value.  Nutrients Present in Rice -       Before considering the nutritional value, we will have a look on the white rice and brown rice. Brown rice contains the bran and germ. It is considered as whole gra

Cumin seed powder helps weight loss !!!

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           People's interest in cumin has recently been growing, as newer research is starting to support some of its health benefits. Cumin seed or Jeera is used as a spice for its distinctive flavor and arom a. It can be used as whole seed or powder form.           Cumin is a staple spice in many food cultures. Aside from this, cumin has a  medicinal role also. Study proved the effect of consuming cumin seeds regularly is helpful in weight loss. They are benefited in digestion, immune system and circulation also. There are several components of cumin that may have anti-inflammatory effects.                    Cumin seeds contain naturally occurring substances that work as antioxidants ( to more about click the link  antioxidants and immunity  ). Cumin seeds contain lots of polyphenols, i.e. plant compounds including terpenes, flavonoids and alkaloids. Most of these functions as antioxidants. According to some study, Cumin appears to have ability to keep cancer cells from multiply

How To Get Rid OF Chalazion Fast ?

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                 A Sty is an inflammation of the eyelid associated with a small collection of pus. In most cases, the infection is caused by the Staphylococcus bacteria. Stys are caused by bacterial infection in an oil gland or hair follicle on our eyelid. The internal sty are due to infection of Meibomian gland while the external one are due to gland of Zeis ( sebaceous gland ).           These glands and follicles can get clogged with dead skin cells and other debris. Sometimes, bacteria get trapped inside and cause an infection. Most Stys are caused by  Staphylococcus bacteria, a type of bacteria that live on our skin and normally harmless. When the bacteria are transferred to our eye and get trapped in a gland  or hair follicle, they cause an infection.                A sty can be on outside (external ) or inside ( internal ) of our eyelid. The sign and symptoms of a sty include                    - painful red bump along the edge of the upper or lower eyelid near the base of the

👍👉A painful ,swollen Finger !!!!

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              A painful swollen finger or thumb can be Whitlow, Felon, or Paronychia or even by cellulitis.   A painful bump on the end of a finger is sometimes  Paronychia  which is a  commonest  bacterial infection.                           Paronychia is an infection of the fingernail, around the finger or toe. This is caused by the bacteria - Staphylococcus or a type of yeast - Candida. Depending upon the cause of infection, paronychia may come slowly and last for one to two days. This is generally due to damage to skin nearby nail at fingertip as in nail-biting, or other physical trauma. Abscess containing pus can also form.                 Most cases of Paronychia are not serious, and there are several effective treatments. The chronic paronychia occurs when symptoms last for at least 6 weeks. Chronic paronychia often affects several fingers at a time.                      Whitlow ( nakhurade / ungali ki sujan ) is a very painful and infectious viral disease of the thumb and fing