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08/30/2024
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By Olivia Cook
Studies show that adding HONEY to YOGURT can help improve your gut health
Honey and yogurt provide health benefits when eaten by themselves, but two studies have shown that combining both can help improve your gut health. The first study published March 3 in the Journal of Nutrition (JoN) simulated how Bifidobacterium animalis, a bacterium found in yogurt, survives in the gut when honey is added. Various kinds […]
06/21/2023
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study: Consuming walnuts found to reduce the negative effects of stress
Walnuts are known for the many health benefits they offer, which include supporting a healthy gut, lowering the risk of Type 2 diabetes and fighting certain types of cancer. But perhaps their best-known contribution to human health is their ability to improve brain function and reduce the risk of cognitive decline in older adults. This benefit, […]
12/22/2022
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By Zoey Sky
A cup of joe and gut health: Is coffee bad for the probiotics in your gut?
When you take a probiotic supplement, it’s normal to want to maximize its benefits on your body. But does that mean you have to stop drinking coffee every morning? Here are some things to consider if you need a cup of joe every morning but are also worried about your gut health. What are probiotics? Dr. Lea […]
11/28/2022
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study: Walnuts boost gut and heart health by promoting healthy gut microbiota
Walnuts certainly top the list of superfoods that are good for the heart. As shown by multiple studies, eating walnuts regularly can help reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, thanks to the ability of walnuts to lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels. A recent study by American researchers also reveals that the heart benefits offered by walnuts may be […]
11/22/2022
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study: Eating foods with natural antimicrobial compounds can help shape your gut microbiota
Prebiotic and probiotic foods are universally considered to be the best foods for supporting a healthy gut microbiota. Fresh fruits, leafy greens and whole grains provide a form of dietary fiber called prebiotics that can promote the growth of beneficial gut microbes. Meanwhile, fermented foods like yogurt, kefir and kombucha contain probiotics, or good live bacteria, that help keep bad microbes in check. […]
11/16/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Immunologist Dr. Jenna Macciochi: The immune system is your greatest health asset
For immunologist Dr. Jenna Macciochi, your immune system is your greatest health asset and does so much more than merely protect your body from harmful substances, germs and cell changes that could make you sick. A study published in Nutrients explains the complex interaction between the immune system, gut microbiome, human pathogens and what you […]
07/19/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Polyphenols in acai found to have a prebiotic effect that boosts digestive health
A study published in the journal Food Chemistry has found that acai berries offer benefits for digestive health. Researchers from the University of Reading and the University of Roehampton in the U.K. reported that the polyphenols in acai can survive in the gastrointestinal tract (GI) and bring benefits to your colon, where trillions of microbes reside. Acai is rich in fiber […]
10/11/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Study: Coffee drinkers have higher levels of anti-inflammatory gut bacteria
Coffee is an excellent drink that does more than just energize your body — it helps keep your arteries healthy, staves off obesity and protects the brain from age-related damage, among other things. Recent studies also suggest that coffee can boost gut health. One study, in particular, linked high coffee consumption to higher levels of anti-inflammatory gut bacteria and improved composition of the gut […]
10/07/2021
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By Ralph Flores
Polysaccharde from Moringa oleifera leaves found to regulate gut microbial composition in mice
In this study, researchers from Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine in China explored the potential health benefits of Moringa oleifera. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. M. oleifera is a plant known for its nutritional and pharmacological value. M. oleifera leaves contain a variety of health-promoting active compounds. In a previous study, the […]
04/23/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Eating probiotic foods helps improve bone health in women
In 2001, a group of international scientists working on behalf of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and the World Health Organization (WHO) agreed to change the definition of probiotics. What they came up with became the most widely accepted definition of probiotics — that is, “live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate […]
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