Cheers! Drinking a glass of beer with dinner every night can improve gut health
Researchers at NOVA University in Lisbon claim that beer boosts healthy bacteria that fend off diseases and infections.
Gut-Healthy Diet
Choose water over soda: Too much high fructose corn syrup can lead to liver disease
Consuming too much high fructose corn syrup could lead to the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to a new study
1 in 3 adults have no idea about the gut’s influence on overall health and wellbeing
For all the research and the countless supplements and food products on shelves specifically targeting the gut, a survey shows 36 percent of people are unaware of the gut’s importance to overall wellbeing.
Mental health starts in the gut? How the Mediterranean diet can help men beat depression
The researchers say the Mediterranean diet may help people suffering with poor mental health by helping their gut release serotonin.
Oat genome decoded by scientists, confirming grain’s potential for people with allergies
Researchers were particularly interested in finding out why oat products cause fewer allergic reactions and are more health-tolerable compared to other grains.
Here’s how microbes key to digestion also keep gut function in check
According to a new study in mice at Duke University, the microbes that help break down food tell the gut how to do its job better.
High-fiber diet helps stave off antibiotic resistance in the gut
Healthy adults who eat a diverse diet with at least 8-10 grams of soluble fiber a day have fewer antibiotic-resistant microbes in their guts.
Going vegan for 3 months significantly improves health in overweight and diabetic adults
Research shows that 12 weeks of selective consumption of vegan foods can result in beneficial weight loss and improved blood sugar control.
Are we wired to eat healthy? Surprising study finds humans possess intuitive ‘nutritional wisdom’
Scientists report that their findings indicate “nutritional wisdom,” that is, foods were selected to meet the need for vitamins and minerals, and to avoid nutritional deficiencies.
Keto diet triggers activation of molecule that stops colorectal cancer
Eating a low-carb keto diet could delay the progression of colorectal cancer, suggests a new study from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.