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Advantages of Dried Fruits -
Dried fruits has concentrated nutrients (vitamin and mineral). For example, raisins (which are dried grapes) are richer in iron compared with fresh grapes. Prunes has more fiber too which help relieve constipatio Reduce Salt intake in Food you EatSalt is the major source of sodium in our diet and affects our health directly. Salt is added to food preparation at home, to commercial preparations and some also prefer taking it on table. Commercial preparation or outside food is the hidden source Salt is high in Processed FoodsHealth experts are worried about increasing intake of salt. We are eating more salt and are unaware of it. Access consumption of sodium causes hypertension, heart diseases, obesity, stroke and heart attack, stomach cancer and may also aggravate asthm Men eat more saltWorld Salt Awareness Week 2011 is dedicated from Monday 21st – 27th March 2011.
This year’s theme is ‘Salt and Men’s Health’.
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