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Bringing you the latest in #nutrition research - one bite at a time | Part of @science_bites

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NutriBites Statement in Solidarity and Support of #StopAsianHate https://t.co/0u2ugu7wSX

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In "Good for you, good for your microbes!" @ely_distefano explores the good, the controversial, and the bad (food) in regards to your many microbe friends! Peer-edited by @GJDardis #microbiome #nutrition #science https://t.co/0aVvofemyG

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#Breastfeeding is a healthy choice for feeding a #baby. But what makes it so healthy? One factor is oligosaccharides. These have been added to infant formulas, but it's not quite the same. Read more about this topic in this article by Victoria Daniels! https://t.co/N5shFBkCuU

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What is precision nutrition? This is the question that is asked and answered in this article by Yunzhi Qian, PhD Student at UNC Chapel Hill. #PrecisionNutrition #Dietician #Microbiome #Nutrition https://t.co/id45GNPODO

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Do you wonder why foods taste the way they do? What effect do your genetics have on how much you like a food? This article by Rafia Virk discusses these questions and more! #Flavor #Science #Nutrition #Smell https://t.co/NLRl2Udw9B

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What can video games (and other technology) do for nutrition? As this article shows, a lot! Learn more about the future of nutrition in this article by @cernajonathan15 and edited by @GJDardis #Technology #Nutrition #Food #Innovation https://t.co/FFUP6gjMUW

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Chronic pain is no joke. It's awful, and nearly 20% of adults experience it. This article talks about causes as well as how nutrition can improve symptoms in some cases! Edited by @TejaswiniPetkar #Pain #ChronicPain #Inflammation https://t.co/clk4JJxDWW

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As kid influencers have gained popularity online, companies have used them to advertise products. What impact is this having on kids? Read more in this article by Karen Hock. #Influencer #YouTube #Kids #Food #Policy https://t.co/w0XMVMLmHK

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In the article "Meat: To Eat or Not to Eat", Rafia Virk explores the pros and cons of including meat in your diet based on findings from recent research. #meat #scicomm #science #nutrition https://t.co/pPlBEQbaMK

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Have you ever wondered how #nutrition #scientists research what people eat? One way is the 24-Hour Dietary Recall. Read more about this tool, its benefits, and its limitations in this article by Malik Tiedt. https://t.co/krDlySfz0Q

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Have you ever picked your food from a bush in a forest? #Foraging for edible plants is a time-honored tradition. People in #Syria are foraging to survive the conflict, which started in 2011. Read more in this article by Anastasia Yandulskaya. https://t.co/8c48oqUzYt

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Milk for your toddler? Not so fast! This milk is marketed for young kids, but contains lots of unhealthy ingredients and less nutrition than cow's milk. Learn more about it, and what to avoid, in this article by Karen Hock. Edited by @TejaswiniPetkar https://t.co/BwlZYqVaxl

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A study from mice finds that #obesity makes it harder for the placenta to give nutrients to the baby and take waste away. What's happening? Learn more in this article by @kemharlow ! #pregnancy #nutrition https://t.co/D9DmIqocxI

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Have you ever heard of Aronia berries? If not, you should learn more! They have been shown to have anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, and cardioprotective effects! Learn more about them in this article by Paulina Masterlerz. #Nutrition #HerbalMedicine https://t.co/MmpAQPkmap

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You might have seen #kombucha in a grocery store or health food store, but what's the #science? Is it actually good for you? Read more about it in this article by Yunzhi Qian. #Nutrition #Health https://t.co/mUoUM08wsM

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In "Food Addiction: Fact v. Fiction" @AutumnHullings talks about the evidence for and against food addiction. Is it real or not? #Food #Nutrition #FoodAddiction https://t.co/DM8eWfdCHf

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We might like eating #organic food often or once in a while for #health or #environmental reasons. But is organic agriculture really important? Rafia Virk answers this question in "Organic Agriculture's Potential to Save the World." #ScienceBitesBlogging https://t.co/qeWZpDtZLR

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You might be seeing more #plant-based #milk options recently, in stores and at coffee shops. But why? And what is the science for avoiding #dairy? @science_rd talks about the #science in "Got Milk? Maybe Not?" Edited by kjlee808_ #Nutrition https://t.co/buEnncN92O

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#Texture is important for us to enjoy #food. This article explores how food texture affects our eating experience during the #holidays and considers how these attributes influence human #health. Edited by @MBozukova #ScienceBitesBlogging #SciComm https://t.co/t1OMnz2w8x

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You might know that what you drive and whether you recycle can affect #climatechange. But did you know what you eat also matters? Read this article by Sara Bernate Angulo to learn more about the impact your diet has on the #environment. https://t.co/q7TjfTC8R5

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“Eating healthy” is a vague term. Wouldn't you like a convenient scoring system? Now there is one- the Food Compass! Read about it in this article by @MBozukova and edited by @LexH_MPH #Nutrition #ScienceBitesBlogging #NutriBites #Healthy https://t.co/AxIsbLoaDg