Fermented foods are trendy and consuming them is good for your gut health. Learn more about the science behind fermented foods, their beneficial effects, and why not all qualify as probiotics.
Did you know that diet is one of the key factors that influence the composition of the gut microbiota? A new infographic from GMFH gives you the basics on the link between nutrition, gut microbiota and diversity.
COVID-19 has led to renewed interest in how to support immunity and the role of food in ensuring the immune system is ready to react. Taking care of your immune system is not only important during a pandemic, but also for every stage of life (Part 2).
There is a lot of information out there about the foods you should choose to support your gut health. In part 4 of our series, registered dietitians Andrea Hardy, Paula Crespo, Kate Scarlata, Megan Rossi and Mariana Camarena help you separate facts from fiction as you try and optimize your health.
Promoting gut health through diet: Tips from dietitians for sustainable health
3 Jun 2020by Andreu Prados
Improving the health of your gut is one of the most effective ways to enhance your overall health and quality of life. In part 3 of our tips from dietitians, Andrea Hardy, Paula Crespo, Kate Scarlata, Megan Rossi and Mariana Camarena share suggestions for maintaining or restoring your gut health (Part 3).
Consuming probiotics regularly along with a high fiber and gas producing diet may reduce gas and digestive upset, according to a recent study published in Nutrients.
There’s no single ‘gut healthy’ diet: think about your diet in the broad sense rather than focusing on nutrients
25 Mar 2020by Andreu Prados
Diet is your best ally for taking care of the gut microbiota. Scientists agree that the recipe for achieving a healthier gut microbiome includes eating more plants regularly with fermented foods containing probiotics.
2019 is ending with major progress in gut microbiota research. Do you want to know which are the 10 most popular articles of 2019 in the News Watch section of Gut Microbiota for Health?
Opting to follow a vegetarian diet is becoming a growing trend in Western countries, but is it a healthy choice as well? What impact does a plant-based diet have on the gut microbiota compared with an omnivorous one?
The Biotics Family in Early Life – Nutritional components for infant health
16 Oct 2019by Megan Mouw
The new book The Biotics Family in Early Life discusses how the use of dietary “biotics” can help improve infant health outcomes and reduce the risk of disease in later life.