Does sunlight change our gut microbiome?
Scientists have found changes in the gut microbiomes of vitamin D deficient volunteers after only three sessions of ultraviolet light exposure.
October 26, 2019 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: deficient-volunteers, diet, nutritional counseling, the-gut, three-sessions
Which foods are beneficial for a healthy gut microbiome?
A diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, and legumes, contains some red wine and poultry, and is low in red meat may keep the gut microbiota healthy.
October 21, 2019 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: contains-some, keep-the-gut, may-keep, nutrition, nutrition / diet, on call diets, red-meat, red-wine, the-gut
What is the impact of cooked vs. raw food on the gut?
A new study in mice and humans confirms that cooked meals affect the gut microbiome differently from raw foods, which may have health implications.
October 2, 2019 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: affect-the-gut, from-raw, humans-confirms, meals-affect, new-study, nutrition / diet, on call diets, oncalldietitian.com, the-gut
10 ways to improve gut health
The gut is home to billions of microorganisms. Many of these are beneficial to overall health
May 28, 2019 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: article, balance-the-gut, beneficial-bacteria, growth, learn-how, nutritional counseling, on call diets, oncalldietitian.com, promote-the-growth, the-gut
Flaxseed fiber ferments in gut to improve health, reduce obesity
Research in mice suggests that fermentation of flaxseed fibers in the gut changes the microbiota to improve metabolic health and protect against diet-induced obesity.
February 5, 2019 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: changes-the-microbiota, flaxseed-fibers, improve-metabolic, mice-suggests, microbiota, nutritional counseling, on call diets, oncalldiets, the-gut
Can probiotics cause side effects?
Taking probiotics can help restore the natural balance of bacteria in the gut and may help treat a number of health issues. Some people experience side effects from probiotics, though they are generally safe. Learn more here.
November 27, 2018 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: from-probiotics, help-restore, help-treat, natural, nutrition, nutrition / diet, oncalldietitian.com, people-experience, restore-the-natural, side-effects, the-gut, the-natural
What should you eat while taking antibiotics?
Antibiotics attack and destroy bacteria in the body. They can get rid of an infection, but they can also harm the beneficial bacteria in the gut. In this article, learn which foods can reduce the side effects of antibiotics, promote healing, and restore the balance in the gut microbiome.
July 5, 2018 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: article, balance, beneficial, body, learn-which, nutrition / diet, oncalldietitian.com, oncalldiets, promote-healing, reduce-the-side, side-effects, the-balance, the-gut
How fruit juice affects the gut
Contrary to widespread belief, a new study finds that fructose, a sugar present in fruit and fruit juice, is primarily processed in the gut, not the liver.
February 6, 2018 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: diet, fruit-juice, liver, new-study, nutrition / diet, nutritional counseling, oncalldietitian.com, primarily-processed, sugar-present, the-gut, widespread-belief
Omega-3 may keep gut microbiota diverse and healthy
A new study suggests that an intake of omega-3 fatty acids – commonly found in fish oil – may improve the biodiversity of the gut microbiota.
September 12, 2017 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: biodiversity, fish-oil, improve-the-biodiversity, may-improve, new-study, nutrition, nutrition / diet, the-biodiversity, the-gut
Protein-rich diet may help soothe inflamed gut
Immune cells patrol the gut to ensure that harmful microbes hidden in the food we eat don’t sneak into the body.
August 8, 2017 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: body, diet, eat-don, food, harmful-microbes, oncalldietitian.com, patrol-the-gut, the-food, the-gut