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Some facts about ‘glittery’ gold

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We all love wearing gold, but here are some lesser known facts about the shiny metal that seems almost indispensable when you’re decking up.

The olympic gold medal isn’t made of gold
The Olympic gold medal consists of around 1% gold. The rest of it roughly comprises 92% silver and 6% copper. The last time solid gold medals were handed out at the Olympics was 1912.

Cell phones have gold in them
If you collect 900 kilos of cell phones, you’ll be able to collect more gold from that than you’d be able to extract from gold ore of the same weight. Can’t wait around to collect that many cell phones? It turns out that if you collected all the gold that is in the ocean, there’d be enough for every person in the world to have four kilos of it!

It’s edible
Gold is ‘biologically inert’, which means that it can pass through your digestive tract without getting absorbed into your system. Even so, most experts recommend that you don’t gulp down the first necklace you see if you have the munchies!

A gold bar atm ??

Forget heading to the ATM for cash – a hotel in Dubai has an ATM that hands out gold bars weighing 10 grams. It even gives personalised gold coins.

 An eerie reason behind gold earrings
Sailors in Europe used to wear gold earrings – not for fashion, but in the event that they drowned and their bodies washed up, the gold could be used as payment to give them a proper Christian burial.

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These three drinks can be a blessing for your gas and acidity problems

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ily foods, spicy dishes, fried fares… Done it all and regretting it? If you’re suffering from acid reflux, you probably know what to eat and what to avoid. But is there anything to relieve you from such digestive issues? Well, there are certain drinks for acidity to improve your digestive health, if you consume them regularly.

Ready to find out? Let’s go!

In an Instagram video, nutritionist and health coach Neha Ranglani has suggested that to calm your acid reflux, you need to help your food get digested well. This can be done by improving your stomach acid production and healing your stomach cells. And these drinks that she has suggested, can help with just that, allowing you to digest your food well without the burn.

Here are 6 drinks for acidity:

1. Cucumber juice

Cucumber is a favourite salad ingredient in summer because of its cooling properties. Consuming cucumber juice can be really beneficial for relievingacid reflux because it is highly nutritious as it provides your body with both fibre and water which is needed for better digestion and has a low calorie volume. What’s more? It can also keep you full and help you avoid reaching out to junk foods!

2. Lemon water

Lemon can do you a world of good! Being rich in vitamin C and B and minerals such as phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium—drinking lemon water regularly will not only help you burn fat but will resolve your digestive issues such as acidity. Moreover, lemon water contains laxative properties that can help improve your bowel movements and clear toxins from the body, keeping you hydrated.

3. Ginger water

Ginger aka adrak, is a very well known ingredient that has been used for ages to help relieve acidity and gas. Also, if you are facing digestive issues due to overeating or undigested food, consuming ginger water can help in emptying your stomach. You can also consume it by adding it to soups, subzi or curry, and even tea. Remember that you’re not allowed to consume ginger in excess amounts.

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