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Health risks. Oranges are great for you, but you should enjoy them in moderation, Flores warned. "Eating too many oranges has some uncomfortable side effects," she said. "When eaten in excess, the greater fiber content can effect digestion, causing abdominal cramps and could also lead to diarrhea."Sep 30, 2014

Here are some of the ways in which the nutrients in grapes may boost health.1) Cancer. Grapes contain powerful antioxidants known as polyphenols. ... 2) Heart health. ... 3) Blood pressure. ... 4) Constipation. ... 5) Allergies. ... 6) Diabetes. ... 7) Diabetic neuropathy and retinopathy. ... 8) Eye health.More items...

The first time I saw someone eating a live octopus was in the movie Old Boy and I thought it was just a far too gross scene made up by its creators. But later I learnt it's an actual Korean dish, a rather dangerous one because if you don't prepare it properly, the tentacles can stick to your throat and kill you.Dec 11, 2014

Live octopus is a delicacy in South Korea but is a known choking hazard, since the still-moving suction cups can cause tentacle pieces to stick in a person's throat. A baby octopus is often consumed whole, while larger varieties are cut up and the still-wriggling tentacles eaten with a splash of sesame oil.Sep 13, 2013

A serving of peanut butter has 3 mg of the powerful antioxidant vitamin E, 49 mg of bone-building magnesium, 208 mg of muscle-friendly potassium, and 0.17 mg of immunity-boosting vitamin B6. Research shows that eating peanuts can decrease your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic health conditions.

Many varieties of mushrooms contain good-for-your-bladder selenium and, like us, they produce vitamin D when exposed to sunlight. Oyster mushrooms are a good source or iron. Plus, they're low in calories: Six medium white, for example, have just 22. Here are some of the many health benefits of mushrooms.

For those already consuming a diet high in other carbohydrates and low in minerals, rice (or any grain) is definitely not the best option. ... It is a food that we eat occasionally but not everyday since white rice isn't an exceptional source of nutrients but it also isn't as potentially harmful as many other grains.Nov 17, 2017

Strawberries are no exception to this rule; in addition to antioxidants and polyphenols, they have many other nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that contribute to the overall health benefits of these berries. These nutrients include vitamin C, folate, potassium, manganese, dietary fiber, and magnesium.Jan 15, 2018