The gut microbiota differs between babies, young adults and older people. When we are born, humans are sterile with microbial colonization occurring straight after birth. This is influenced by the type of birth – vaginal or caesarian, feeding practices – nursing or formula fed and the external environment. Our microbiome seems to become more stable and …
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Reducing the amount of saturated fats in the diet can improve heart health, but only if they are replaced with certain foods. Frank B Hu, MD, PhD, study author and professor of nutrition and epidemiology at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, and colleagues analyzed data of nearly 175,000 people enrolled in the …
Phytonutrients in plant-based foods, flavonoids have been shown by a number of previous studies to lower risks of various chronic diseases. Many types of berries are high in flavonoids, particularly red, blue and purple berries. C. Samieri, from Harvard Medical School (Massachusetts, USA), and colleagues analyzed data collected on 13,818 women enrolled in the Nurses’ …
Although inflammation is often necessary as a protective defense against infection and injury, unchecked, chronic inflammation is implicated in a number of diseases. The lifelong accumulation of molecular damage that results from chronic inflammation has been suggested to serve as a major contributor to the aging process. When the immune system begins overacting and starts …
It is estimated that one billion people globally suffer from selenium deficiency due to low dietary intake in countries where soil selenium levels are low. A legume that is low in calories, rich in fiber, and a good source of protein, lentils (Lens culinaris subsp. culinaris) may be an affordable and accessible food to supplement …
Scientists are looking at a sixth sense humans have, based on their love for foods rich in carbohydrates. The new taste sense could lead to the discovery of a new flavor, which could easily be added to a growing list of already acquired tastes, including salty, sugary, bitter, sour and umami foods. It could also explain …
Approximately 1 out of 3 adults age 50 and older suffer from sarcopenia, a progressive loss of muscle mass and strength, which can affect a person’s energy and ability to perform daily activities. Consuming protein stimulates the body’s cells to build protein, yet many older men and women fail to incorporate adequate sources of protein …
Regular physical activity and health diet are key elements for effective weight management. Helen Parretti, from the University of Birmingham (United Kingdom), and colleagues enrolled 84 obese adults in a study in which subjects drank either 500 mL of tap water 30 minutes prior to a main meal (“preloading”); or no pre-meal beverage (but asked …
As consumers become more aware of their caloric intake, sugar and high-fructose corn syrup are losing their popularity and being replaced by low and no-calorie alternatives. A fruit protein called brazzein has attracted attention as a potential sugar substitute as it is sweeter than sugar and contains fewer calories, but producing the protein in large …
A review of recent epidemiological studies and meta-analyses of studies investigating the health effects of drinking sugar-sweetened sodas has shown that drinking just one or two servings a day substantially increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Frank Hu, MD, PhD, Professor of Nutrition and Epidemiology at Harvard T.H. Chan School …
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