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Oranges

Oranges 266x300 OrangesThe orange is one of the most common and popular fruit.  It is well-liked because of its easy availability all year round, dense nutrition, and it tastes good.

Oranges are round citrus fruits ranging in diameter from about 2 to 3 inches, with finely texturized skins that are orange in color.

Its pulp is also orange in color and very succulent, surrounded by its skin which can vary in thickness depending on its variety.

There are oranges that are sweet, bitter and sour, so you’ll need to know the variety you’re buying.  The sweet variety are usually more fragrant.  They include Valencia, Navel and Jaffa oranges which are ideal for making juices.

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Alcohol’s Short-Term Effects

alcohol 207x300 Alcohols Short Term EffectsWhen a person drinks alcohol, the alcohol is absorbed by the stomach, enters the bloodstream, and goes to all the tissues. The effects of alcohol are dependent on a variety of factors, including a person’s size, weight, age, and sex, as well as the amount of food and alcohol consumed. The disinhibiting effect of alcohol is one of the main reasons it is used in so many social situations. Other effects of moderate alcohol intake include dizziness and talkativeness; the immediate effects of a larger amount of alcohol include slurred speech, disturbed sleep, nausea, and vomiting. Alcohol, even at low doses, significantly impairs the judgment and coordination required to drive a car safely. Low to moderate doses of alcohol can also increase the incidence of a variety of aggressive acts, including domestic violence and child abuse. Hangovers are another possible effect after large amounts of alcohol are consumed; a hangover consists of headache, nausea, thirst, dizziness, and fatigue.

Health Benefits of Coriander Seeds and Cilantro Leaves

coriander 300x300 Health Benefits of Coriander Seeds and Cilantro LeavesCoriander seed and cilantro leaves have many known health benefits and researchers are finding more every day. Here are 13 known benefits:

1. Protects against the Salmonella bacteria

2. Reportedly works as a natural chelation treatment

3. Aids in digestion and helps settle the stomach and prevent flatulence

4. Is an anti-inflammatory that may alleviate symptoms of arthritis

5. Protects against urinary tract infections

6. Prevents nausea

7. Relieves intestinal gas

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Fast Food Affects Your Health

generic fastfood 254x300 Fast Food Affects Your HealthI am sure you all know by now that fast food affects your health. You’re out shopping and notice that it is almost lunch time. You still haven’t finished getting everything you need and right about now there is a hunger in your stomach.

What do you do?

Well, you could go into the nearest supermarket and look around for a low fat chicken salad whole meal roll and a small bottle of water. Then you would have to wait in the queue behind the heavy set woman who is offloading her over filled trolley and seems to be ready to pay by credit card.

Or, you could just pop into the burger joint that you passed 10 seconds ago and jump in that fast moving queue.

Most of us at some time or another have gone for option two, after all, it is cheap, easy and you get to eat within a few minutes. There is nothing wrong with doing this once in a while; you have to treat yourself sometimes, (if you can call that a treat), but what about those who eat this type of food on a regular basis?

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