Tag: probiotics
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What Happens to Your Gut When You Eat One Fermented Food a Day
Introduction: The daily bite that could shift your gut health In today’s world, conversations about gut health often focus on supplements or complex diets. But a simple, sustainable habit—eating one fermented food every day—can introduce beneficial microbes to your gut without overhauling your lifestyle. Fermented foods like yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, miso, kombucha, and tempeh…
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Extraordinary, yet accessible: the best supermarket kombuchas rated and reviewed
Introduction: a trendy, tasty alternative Kombucha has shifted from niche wellness drink to mainstream supermarket staple. With its tangy fizz, natural probiotics, and a spectrum of flavors, it’s become a go-to alcohol-free alternative for many shoppers. This guide tastes and rates a range of widely available supermarket kombuchas, helping you pick reliable flavors that deliver…
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Fermented Foods and the Gut-Brain Link: Expert Dietitian Shares Simple Ways to Boost Health
Fermented Foods and the Gut-Brain Connection Growing research is shining a light on the gut-brain axis: the intricate communication network between the digestive system and the brain. When this system is balanced, mood, cognition, and digestive comfort often improve. Tehseen Siddiqui, Chief Dietitian at Saifee Hospital in Mumbai, recently explained how fermented foods can be…
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Fermented foods to boost gut-brain connection, says Mumbai dietitian
Strengthening the gut-brain connection with fermented foods Emerging science continues to highlight the gut-brain axis—the bidirectional communication between the digestive system and the brain. Diet can play a pivotal role in supporting this delicate network. Tehseen Siddiqui, Chief Dietitian at Saifee Hospital in Mumbai, emphasizes the potential benefits of fermented foods for gut health and,…
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Microbes May Spark the First Stages of Ulcerative Colitis: A New Perspective
Rethinking Ulcerative Colitis: A Microbe-Driven Beginning Ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease, has long been understood through the lens of an overactive immune system or damage to the gut’s protective lining. A growing body of research, however, is shifting the focus toward the tiny inhabitants that dwell in the gut: microbes. In recent findings,…
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Turicibacter: A Gut Bacteria That Helps Limit Weight Gain in High-Fat Diet Mice
New Findings Spotlight a Gut Bacteria That May Influence Obesity Risk A recent study has identified a specific type of gut bacterium, Turicibacter, as a potential ally in combating weight gain and metabolic disturbances caused by high-fat diets. While the research was conducted in mice, the findings add to a growing body of evidence that…
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Six health benefits of eating Greek yogurt every day
Introduction: why Greek yogurt is a daily staple Greek yogurt has surged in popularity, valued for its thick texture, rich flavor, and versatile use in meals and snacks. Packed with protein, calcium, and live cultures, this dairy staple can fit into a wide range of diets and help you meet daily nutritional goals. Below are…
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Six Health Benefits of Eating Greek Yogurt Every Day
Why Greek yogurt deserves a daily spot in your fridge Greek yogurt has surged in popularity for good reason. Its rich texture, tangy flavor, and reputation for being a versatile breakfast, snack, or dessert mean it’s a staple in many households. But beyond taste, there are tangible health benefits to making Greek yogurt a daily…
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Probiotic Supplementation Restores Beneficial Gut Bacteria in Breastfed Infants
New findings reveal a simple intervention to rebalance the infant gut Recent research published in mSphere highlights a promising approach to restoring a key group of beneficial bacteria in the guts of breastfed infants: probiotic supplementation. The study focuses on Bifidobacterium infantis, a bacterium that is typically dominant in the guts of healthy, breastfed babies…
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6 ‘Bad’ Foods Dietitians Say Can Help You Poop
Rethinking ‘Bad’ Foods for Digestive Health Diet culture often labels foods as either good or bad based on sugar, starch, or calories. But digestion is nuanced. Some foods unfairly labeled as “bad” can actually support regular bowel movements and overall gut health. Below are six foods commonly dismissed as troublesome that dietitians say can help…