Iron is absorbed better when paired with vitamin C

Certain common habits can drastically reduce how much iron your body actually absorbs. Consuming plant-based staples like whole grains, legumes, and nuts introduces phytates, which bind iron and inhibit its uptake. Drinking tea or coffee with meals adds polyphenols that further block absorption, while calcium from dairy can compete with iron for uptake in the…

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Lower your blood sugar in just 15 minutes a day without medication: Expert reveals this simple daily habit to manage diabetes |

Diabetes is an escalating global health concern, impacting millions across all ages. While medications are commonly prescribed to manage blood sugar, lifestyle habits can be equally, if not more, effective. Senior diabetologist Dr Brijmohan Arora from CMC Vellore emphasises walking as a simple, practical daily activity that can lower blood sugar in just 15 minutes….

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