Red meat accelerates hardening of arteries via gut microbes, study finds
Researchers from the University of Colorado suggest that we may be able to prevent and possibly even restore arteriole damage by eating less red meat.
Gut-Healthy Diet
Coffee provides big boost to gut health by altering microbiota, stimulating digestive system
Drinking coffee has been shown to improve the digestive system, prevent gallstones and even some liver illnesses, according to a recent study.
Keto diet could cause harmful changes to gut flora, worsen heart health
Researchers say a high-fat diet with aging affects the gut microbiome, the anatomy and physiology of the spleen, and immune response.
Immunity improves, inflammation decreases with a fermented-food diet
Yogurt, kimchi, kefir, and kombucha tea may not be staples in many diets, but a recent study by Stanford School of Medicine researchers has discovered that large servings of these and other fermented foods give the immune system a big boost.
Gluten NOT to blame for IBS symptoms? Lesser-known dietary element may be culprit behind condition
A new Swedish study finds that excluding gluten from the diets of individuals suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) may not be as important as previously thought. Instead, research is proving another dietary element to be the culprit. Types of carbohydrates known as fodmaps, (Fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols) prove to be an aggravation … Read more
Artificial sweeteners consumed during pregnancy alter gut microbiome in unborn babies
suming sweeteners like stevia and aspartame when pregnant can increase your child’s risk of obesity, according to a recent study.
Eat more grapes to ensure a healthier gut — and a healthier heart, too
The daily consumption of grapes offers surprising benefits to both gut health and cholesterol metabolism, according to a recent study.
Fermented foods overhyped? Kefir study shows some labels exaggerate probiotic content
Researchers from the University of Illinois and Ohio State University put five brands of kefir, a fermented dairy beverage reminiscent of drinkable yogurt, to the test.
Plant-based diets are great for your heart — and your gut, too
A plant-based diet helps minimize the negative impact of a gut-microbiome correlated with an increased risk of heart disease.
Gut bacteria associated with IBS effectively changed by diet
Although it is common knowledge in the scientific community that low FODMAP foods often reduce IBS, how or why is a more complex matter.