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Adding Peanuts and Spices to the Diet Can Improve Gut Health in 4-6 Weeks

Share on PinterestAdding a variety of spices and nuts to their diet can help improve gut health. Xvision/Getty Images Researchers recently investigated the effects of peanuts, herbs and spices, including cinnamon, ginger, cumin and turmeric, on the gut microbiome in two separate studies. They found that peanuts, along with herbs and spices, increased levels of …

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Quark: the German treat that’s good for your gut

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If the word “quark” conjures up memories of physics lessons, rest assured: a) I’m not qualified to write about physics; and b) it’s not the kind of quark we’re talking about. This quark is a cheese and yogurt treat that’s becoming increasingly popular, and for good reason. It’s delicious and packed with nutritional value. Learn …

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6 Foods That Make Your Gut Problems Worse

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Bowel problems can present themselves in different ways. Gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea and reflux are just some of the symptoms one may experience. While some of these symptoms may be related to a chronic digestive tract condition, others may be due to a sensitivity to one or more particular foods. In both scenarios, what you …

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Spicing up your meals could be a simple way to build a healthier gut

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According to two separate studies from Penn State University in the United States, a handful of peanuts and a few pinches of herbs and spices could give your gut a boost. There are billions of individual microorganisms living in the human stomach and intestines, including hundreds to thousands of species of bacteria, viruses and fungi. …

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Peanuts, Herbs & Spices May Positively Impact Gut Microbiome | Penn State University

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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania — Adding an ounce of peanuts or about a teaspoon of herbs and spices to your diet daily may affect the composition of gut bacteria, an indicator of overall health, according to new research from Penn State. In two separate studies, nutrition scientists investigated the effects of small changes on the average …

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Between the gut and the stars

Harmful gut bacteria co-opt genetic susceptibility to trigger Crohn’s disease

Eating Almonds Improves Gut Health, New Study Finds – Best Life

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It’s no secret that your food choices have a huge impact on your health: everything from your weight to the quality of your sleep can be traced back to the food on your plate. One of the reasons diet is so important to good health is that what you eat impacts your gut or microbiome. …

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C. difficile bacterium grows stronger by cooperating with Enterococcus, other gut microbes

Tomatoes linked to better gut health, study finds

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Share on PinterestIn a recent study, tomato-fed pigs experienced greater diversity in their gut microbiome, a sign of better gut health. Carol Yepes/Getty Images A recent study observed the effects of tomato consumption on the gut microbiome in pigs. After 10 piglets were fed a diet of 10% freeze-dried tomato powder, their ratio of “good” …

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