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August 13, 2018
Spiritual Lessons On Bread With Peter Reinhart
SauteMagazine.com
"Recent efforts focus on the implementation of whole grains and ProBiotein."
February 7, 2018
Gut instinct: how food can dictate your mood
iNews.co.uk
"The Psychobiotic Revolutionclaims that by changing our diet to include fibre-rich vegetables, fermented foods, yoghurts and pickles, we could help to alleviate depression and anxiety."
June 16, 2017
Higher Intake Of Whole Grains Associated With Reduced Risk Of Many Diseases
NaturallyEpic.com
"A higher intake of whole grain foods is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer, suggests study by Imperial College London."
July 2, 2016
High-Fat, High-Sugar Diets Cause Bacterial Changes That Affect The Brain
NewHope.com
"A study at Oregon State University indicates that compared to a normal diet, both high-fat and high-sugar diets cause changes in gut bacteria that appear related to a significant loss of cognitive flexibility, or the power to adapt and adjust to changing situations."
May 5, 2016
Meta-Analysis Supports Cholesterol-Lowering Potential Of Beta-Glucan
NutraIngredients-usa.com, by Stephen Daniells
"The current evidence suggests that beta-glucan consumption daily can be recommended for the prevention or treatment of CVD"
February 15, 2016
Why Eating Greens Is Good For Your Gut: Nutrients In Veg Help Good Bacteria Flourish - Reducing The Risk Of Food Poisoning
DailyMail.co.uk, by Colin Fernandez
"A sugar molecule found in cabbage, spinach and other leafy greens has been discovered that helps the good bacteria in our stomachs flourish."
February 15, 2016
Falling In Love With Fiber Again
MyDaytonDailyNews.com, by Jennifer Dalton MS, RDN, LD
"More recently new research is emerging regarding special types of fiber, called prebiotics, that actually feed the healthy bacterial family in our gut which ultimately can enhance our overall health."
October 30, 2015
Diet High In Soluble Fiber May Prevent Weight Gain
MedicalNewsToday.com, by Honor Whiteman
". . . past research has indicated that a diet low in soluble fiber may alter the gut microbiome - the community of microorganisms living in the intestines - triggering inflammation and leading to weight gain."
September 23, 2015
Beta-Glucan-Enriched Pasta Could Boost Good Bacteria, Reduce Bad Cholesterol
NutraIngredients.com, by Nathan Gray
"Functional pasta that has been enriched with beta-glucans could help to boost levels of ‘good bacteria’ in the gut and reduce levels of ‘bad cholesterol’, say researchers."
July 13, 2015
High-Fat Diets May Change Gut Microflora And Signals To The Brain
NutraIngredients.com, by Stephen Daniells
“The study deepens our understanding of the gut-brain axis, and the association between the gut microbiota and weight.”
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Autoimmune
February 2, 2022
'Gut bacteria may play a role in the development of long COVID'
MedicalNewsToday.com, by James Kingsland
"Many people who recover from COVID-19 report lingering symptoms such as fatigue, muscle weakness, and insomnia, known collectively as post-acute COVID syndrome (PACS) or long COVID. Previous research has found that individuals who experience severe COVID-19 tend to have gut dysbiosis, a disruption in the community of microorganisms living in the gut."
Brain and Neural
November 24, 2021
'Elderly Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment Exhibit Altered Gut Microbiota Profiles'
Journal of Immunology Research, by Qiong Pan et al
"The composition of gut microbiota differed between normal control and MCI cases. This is the first study to identify a signature series of species in the gut microbiota of individuals with MCI. The results provide a new direction for the future development of an early diagnosis and probiotic regimen."
Food Choices
September 17, 2021
'Fibre Is The New Protein'
FoodNavigator.com, by Oliver Morrison
"With only 9% of adults getting the recommended amount of dietary fibre a day, the UK's Food and Drink Federation has launched a new initiative to boost the nation's fibre consumption."
Health and Exercise
September 14, 2021
The Effects of Nutritional Yeast for Cancer
NutritionFacts.org, by Michael Greger, MD
"Researchers have found that beta-glucan fiber in brewer’s, baker’s, and nutritional yeasts may 'enhance the effect of anticancer chemotherapy or radiation therapy and have a positive effect on the survival and quality of life of cancer patients.' "