Tag: nutrition
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Postbiotics for Gut Health: Benefits and How They Work
What Are Postbiotics? Postbiotics are the bioactive compounds produced by beneficial bacteria during fermentation. Unlike probiotics, which are live microbes, postbiotics are the byproducts they leave behind—metabolites, enzymes, peptides, and other molecules that can influence the gut environment. These substances may help modulate immune responses, strengthen the gut barrier, and support the balance of microbial…
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New Study Suggests This Vitamin May Relieve Constipation
Understanding constipation and the gut motor system Constipation affects millions, turning simple daily routines into challenging tasks. At its core is gut motility — the coordinated contractions that move food and waste through the digestive tract. When these muscle movements slow down or become irregular, stool moves too slowly, leading to discomfort, bloating, and harder…
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New Study: This Vitamin May Relieve Constipation
Understanding the Link Between Vitamin D and Digestive Health Constipation affects millions of people worldwide, influencing not only bowel habits but overall well-being. The latest study highlighting a potential role for vitamin D in relieving constipation adds a new dimension to how we think about digestive health. While fiber, hydration, and physical activity remain foundational,…
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Seven Foods You Should Be Eating More Of Right Now
Why aiming for the right foods matters In a world full of diet trends, it can be easy to overlook simple, powerful ingredients that consistently support health. Focusing on a handful of versatile foods you can confidently incorporate into your daily meals often yields the best long-term results. Here are seven foods you should consider…
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Plant-Based Energy: James Cameron’s Enduring Energy
How a Plant-Based Diet Transformed James Cameron’s Energy Filmmaker James Cameron recently opened up about his dietary journey, revealing that after more than a decade on a plant-based diet, he still enjoys “tons of energy.” In a candid interview with In Depth with Graham Bensinger, Cameron explained what drew him to vegan eating, how it…
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Seven foods you should be eating more of right now
Boost your health with seven nutrient-rich foods Modern diets offer a vast array of choices, but some foods consistently support better health due to their nutrient density. Here are seven foods you should consider eating more of right now to improve energy, gut health, and overall wellbeing. 1. Leafy greens: spinach, kale and more Leafy…
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James Cameron Says Plant-Based Diet Keeps Him Energized After 10+ Years
James Cameron Credits Long-Term Plant-Based Living for High Energy Filmmaker James Cameron has long been in the public eye for his blockbuster movies and bold ideas about the future. In a recent interview on In Depth with Graham Bensinger, Cameron reiterated a simple yet powerful message: after more than a decade of following a plant-based…
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Overview of Dietary Intake Assessment Methods and Outcomes in Roma Populations: A Scoping Review
Introduction The Roma communities across Europe have faced persistent nutritional vulnerabilities and distinct disease patterns that reflect broader socioeconomic health disparities. Understanding dietary intake and its health implications in Roma populations requires a careful synthesis of available assessment methods, dietary outcomes, and methodological limitations. This scoping review summarizes how researchers measure diet in Roma communities…
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Dietary Intake Assessment Methods and Dietary Outcomes in Roma Populations: A Scoping Review
Introduction Dietary patterns among Roma communities across Europe have long reflected broader social and economic marginalization. Nutritional vulnerability, higher prevalence of certain diet-related diseases, and limited access to healthy foods are recurring themes in the literature. This scoping review synthesizes what is known about two core areas: (1) the methods used to assess dietary intake…
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Dietary Intake Assessment and Outcomes in Roma Populations: A Scoping Review
Introduction Ethnic minority groups in Europe, particularly Roma communities, have long experienced nutritional vulnerability and distinct disease patterns compared to the general population. This scoping review synthesizes how dietary intake is assessed and what dietary outcomes have been observed among Roma populations, highlighting methodological challenges and health implications rooted in social determinants of health. Scope…