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| Creams with Vit A are routinely used to treat acne & reduce wrinkles. Foods rich in Vit A include milk, sea food, sweet potato & carrot. |
| Ginseng improves mental performance & ability to withstand stress. It also helps with weight loss and boosts immunity. |
| Do you know men need more zinc than women? The semen has the highest level of zinc in the body. About 15mg of zinc is lost per ejaculation. |
| When menstruating or on veg diet, take lots of grapefruit juice. Its Vit. C aids iron absorption from plant food. Tea & milk impair this. |
| Risk factors for uterine fibroids include age, genetics, obesity, red meat and alcohol. Green vegetables, fish & fruits lower the risk |
| Everything you eat or drink passes through your liver. Alcohol increases the risk of liver disease. Coffee, exercise & weight control reduce the risk. |
| Men need 20% more protein than women. Adults need more protein than children to maintain muscles. Who gets the last piece of meat? SHARE. |
| A strong sense of emotional vitality and happiness helps lower your risk of a heart disease. Don’t worry. Be Happy. |
| Vit. C is an excellent antioxidant. Pepper & guava, pawpaw & kiwifruit have more Vit C than orange. |
| How does alcohol cause beer belly? When your liver is busy breaking down alcohol, it spares the fat. DRINK RESPONSIBLY. DRINK SLOWLY. |
| The liver detoxifies chemicals and metabolizes drugs. Garlic, olive oil, avocadoes, green tea and green leafy vegetables cleanses the liver, keeping it healthy and effective |
| Garden egg is low in sodium and very rich in dietary fiber and potassium. Potassium helps in maintaining the function of the heart and regulates blood pressure. |
| Fish oil supplements may cause Vitamin E deficiency. Vit E is an antioxidant and is vital for the immune system. Check if your oil supplement has additional Vit E. |
| Yoghurt is rich in protein, calcium & B vitamins. It improves digestion & absorption. It is claimed it helps control yeast infections in women. |