Flavorings, colors and sweeteners emerge as UPF markers linked to depression risk
By tracking dozens of ingredients associated with ultra-processed foods, researchers investigated whether some components of the modern diet…
Could the type of fiber children eat matter for their developing gut microbiome?
From microbial diversity to gut barrier function, researchers are uncovering how individual fiber types may interact differently with…
Hate taking fiber supplements? Dietitians share 7 ways to make them more enjoyable
I know: Fiber isn’t exactly sexy. But, frankly, everyone poops—and so it’s well worth talking about. After all,…
This edible flower could do more than brighten a plate
Once known as “poor man’s saffron,” pot marigold is drawing fresh attention for pigments, fiber, and bioactive compounds…
Nine gut bacteria linked to future type 2 diabetes risk
A large prospective study of older Swedish adults identified specific gut bacteria and microbial functions linked to future…
Prebiotic fiber supplement reduces harmful gut metabolites and improves liver health
A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, was the first to investigate the effects of prebiotic…
Gut microbes may reveal who is at risk of type 2 diabetes years before diagnosis
In older Swedish adults, nine microbial species and three metabolic pathways tracked with future diabetes risk, pointing to…
Adding herbs and spices makes people choose more vegetables
Adding herbs and spices to vegetables made cafeteria diners more likely to choose them, and larger portions did…
Celebrity fitness trainer shares why you don’t need to completely stop eating carbs to stay fit
While following a healthy diet, one often seeks to reduce the calories consumed by cutting out carbohydrates from…
6 Simple Ways to Eat More Fiber, According to Gut-Health Experts
Reviewed by Dietitian Katey Davidson, M.Sc.FN, RD, CPT Credit: Photographer: Greg DuPree. EatingWell Design. Key Points Fiber plays…
I Ate Oranges Every Day for a Week and This Is What Happened to My Body
Here’s What Happened When I Ate Oranges Every DayFlavia Morlachetti – Getty Images As a dietitian, I am…
Prickly pear may pack a surprising punch against metabolic syndrome
This new review explores how prickly pear fruit may act on oxidative stress, inflammation, insulin resistance, and lipid…