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  Almost every culture around the world has its own version of chicken broth, and not without rhyme or reason. Also known as "Grandma's penicillin", a chicken soup is one of the most comforting, nourishing, and hydrating soups one can have. A chicken collagen soup has long been touted as a miracle worker for the skin. Let's see if there's some truth to the claim, or is it just one of the many old wives' tales? What is collagen, and why do we need it? This discussion's basis lies in collagen and what it does to our skin. So, let us explain it to the uninformed. Collagen is one of the most commonly found proteins in the human body. It is responsible for the structure, rigidity and toughness of body tissues. And this is the protein that keeps our skin from losing its plumpness and youthful glow. It should come as a no-brainer that as we age, our bodies start to produce less collagen. Excessive sugar intake and a bad diet only make the matter worse ...

Summer’s already here, so it’s time for a barbecue with friends and family. Grilled meat is the heart of any barbecue party. Grilling has long been known as a low-fat way to cook meat, but what may come as a surprise to you is the fact that grilling meat can increase the risk of cancer. Yep! You heard that right. To protect your health, it’s advised to marinate the meat before grilling. But, fret not; marinating your kampong chicken will only make it tenderer and juicier! Some lesser-known health benefits of marinating meat Cooking meat at high temperatures often leads to the formation of carcinogens, an agent well capable of causing cancer. You might be wondering now exactly how marinating meat would solve this issue. To start, marinating is the process of soaking meat in seasoned liquids. This creates a barrier to high-temperature cooking, thereby decreasing cancer risk by 95%.   Marinades often use an acidic liquid such as lemon juice or vinegar. The acid causes the m...