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Are we wired to eat healthy? Surprising study finds humans possess intuitive ‘nutritional wisdom’

May 2, 2022May 1, 2022 by Dr. Faith Coleman
Woman deciding between healthy and unhealthy foods

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.  

Categories Gut-Healthy Diet Tags diet, food, junk food, nutrition, obesity Leave a comment

Not just the gut: Refined carbs, sugar in junk food harmful to oral microbiome, too

April 29, 2022 by Jocelyn Solis-Moreira
Cupcakes

Postmenopausal women who regularly eat junk food have harmful bacteria linked to tooth decay and periodontal disease growing in their mouths.

Categories Microbiome Tags carbohydrates, diet, gum disease, junk food, microbiome, oral microbiome, sugar Leave a comment

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