Bahrain Confidential April 2013

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Health Orange Equals Healthy

Orange coloured foods, such as carrots, oranges, sweet potatoes, pumpkins have plenty of health benefits. This does not include cheese puffs! Foods rich in carotenoids have been proven to decrease the risk of various cancers, including lung, colon, bladder, cervical, breast and skin. It also reduces the risk of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and many more. They even possess anti aging and anti oxidant activity. So, fill your diet with apricots, carrots, butternut squash, mangoes, papayas, all the orange you can find and reap the benefits.

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Health Updates Do your Body Good

A Tablespoon of Olive Oil a Day

A tablespoon of olive oil daily for staying healthy could not get any simpler. It helps slow down cancer because it is high in antioxidants. Drinking olive oil or applying it is said to help make hair look shiny and prevents split ends. It also boosts the metabolism and increases energy. With a regular intake of olive oil, you can goodbye to anti-inflammatory diseases, wrinkles and diabetes.

Benefits of Lemon Water

Drinking lemon water once a day is good, but twice a day is even better. Lemon water accelerates body detoxification. It is an essential nutrient in the maintenance of healthy bones, connective tissues and cartilage. It also has anti-inflammatory properties. If that is not enough, it also, helps weight loss, aids digestion, helps boost the immune system and relieves all respiratory problems.

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