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Yogurt and Honey are a Perfect Pairing

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / December 9, 2024

Here is some sweet news: Researchers stationed at the University of Illinois suggest that clover honey, when mixed with yogurt, can significantly improve the survival of beneficial bacteria in our digestive systems. The journey of probiotics found in fermented foods like yogurt through our digestive system is fraught with challenges. For instance, the acidic environment…

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Soap Residue and Gut Health

By Sarah Kolvas / December 5, 2023

A study found that commercial dishwashers in many restaurants can leave behind a chemical soap residue that’s potentially harmful to the gut.

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Plant-based meat for gut microbiota

Meat Alternatives Benefit Gut Microbiota

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / June 13, 2022

A study published in the journal Foods suggests less meat and more vegan meat alternatives might be good for the gut microbiota.

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Food Choices for Gut Microbiome Health

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / September 27, 2021

Research shows that including a few not-so-fresh foods in our diet can have a positive impact on our gut microbiome.

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Healthy diet improves gut microbiome

Healthy Diet Pays Off for Gut Health

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / December 17, 2019

Looks like a healthy diet may help fertilize the human gut with beneficial bugs. That’s the conclusion of scientists from the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston who recently compared the colonic biopsies of 34 people with their scores on a food questionnaire based on the Healthy Eating Index.

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Understanding the Human Microbiome

By Joe Weiss, MD / June 14, 2018

Exploration of the human microbiome is leading to revolutionary changes in health, wellness and disease management.

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