Fiber is essential for a healthy gut microbiota and thus for our general health. Richness, abundance and diversity are the three key factors for enjoying optimal gut microbiota.
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?
Why the fiber in your traditional diet could be the most beneficial for your gut microbiota
30 Oct 2019by Cristina Sáez
During the 8th Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit held in Miami, Professor Zhao explained the impact of food on the gut microbiota and how to improve metabolic health.
A study led by Dan Knights at the University of Minnesota concludes that a varied diet helps maintain a stable microbiome, while also giving your body all the nutrients it needs to stay healthy.
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.
Did you know that there are different types of probiotics? Do you know how beneficial they are for health? This new infographic by ISAPP explains the different types of probiotics and their contribution to the way the immune system functions.
In his book Microbiology and Technology of Fermented Foods, Professor Robert Hutkins from the University of Nebraska (USA) analyzes the unique properties of fermented foods, including their potential health benefits.
Breast milk and maternal gut microbiota affect antibiotic resistant bacteria in the infant gut
4 Sep 2019by Cristina Sáez
A new study, published in Nature Communications, determines that the presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in babies may come from their mothers, not only through childbirth but also through breastfeeding.
Personalized nutrition is still in its infancy but it is an increasingly important area of research that may one day help us better plan nutritional interventions to ensure a better response from patients.
In defense of potatoes: How resistant starch from potatoes affects the gut microbiota
21 Aug 2019by Megan Mouw
Recent research conducted by Dr. Thomas Schmidt from the University of Michigan contradicts potatoes’ bad reputation, due to the reported benefits of resistant starch for our gut microbiota.