A vast hidden universe of food chemicals may be quietly shaping our health—and scientists are only starting to uncover its secrets.
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Fermented ≠ probiotic‼️
Sourdough, soy sauce & tempeh are great foods, but how they're made often leaves them without the live, benefit-proven microbes needed to count as #probiotics.
In the EU, only one claim has been approved so far: yoghurt cultures for lactose digestion.
What helps with constipation? Foods high in fiber can make a difference. A clinical dietitian provides insights on what to eat and what to avoid when constipated. https://t.co/TtBAz3FOcL
Fermented foods have been gaining attention in research and on people’s tables due to their link with #guthealth
Here is what scientists don't and don't know on the impact of #fermentedfoods on health:
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To sidestep inflammation, start by striking the following from your shopping list: heat-and-eat frozen meals, frozen pizzas and breakfast sandwiches; fast foods; fried foods; processed meats like sausages, hot dogs; jarred/bottled sauces and commercial salad dressings.
Scientists have increasingly discovered that gut bacteria don’t just help digest food — they can influence metabolism, immunity and even behavior. Now, a new study suggests they may also shape something as basic as our taste for sugar.
https://t.co/iJhj8cWn7T
🌱🥛 How do nutrition professionals view #plantbased dairy alternatives?
We asked nutrition professionals in Spain & Portugal about their views and how #PBDAs fit into healthy diets.
👉 See the full reports & key findings:
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Food that nourishes #gutbacteria may have potential health benefits beyond the gut
New research shows a diet with resistant starch reduces cancer risk in Lynch syndrome:
https://t.co/s9E4T6x1KW
Eggs are a nutrient-dense breakfast staple - they provide many vitamins, antioxidants, and protein. But they're also high in cholesterol, and the yolk specifically can increase the level of "bad" LDL cholesterol in your blood.
But while some studies show a link between eating eggs and heart disease, others show that eating one egg a day does not impact heart disease risk if you're healthy, and the impact eggs can have on cholesterol level is less than the impact fats in your diet can have. https://t.co/TUjUnZ4BaI
❌🥛🌾 #Lactose-free and #Gluten-free products are essential for people with allergies or intolerances, but they’re not automatically healthier for everyone.
If not medically needed, cutting them out offers no benefits and could lead to nutrient gaps.