Benefits and Potential Risks of “Fibermaxxing”
Q: I’ve been seeing this idea of “fibermaxxing” all over social media. Is it a good idea?
A: Judith C. Thalheimer, RD, LDN, answers: “Fibermaxxing...
Old Advice for Avoiding Diverticulitis May be Revised
Dietary changes once recommended for avoiding a condition called diverticulitis are likely unnecessary—or even counterproductive. Pockets or pouches can form in the walls of...
Citrus Fruits: Acidic or Alkaline?
Q: In your September article on pH, you said that citrus fruits are not acidic in the body. How can that be? These fruits...
What You Eat Impacts Health by Shaping Your Gut Microbiome
What we eat affects the composition of the microbes in our gut. This is significant, because the makeup of our gut microbiome impacts our...
5 Important Fiber Facts
We can’t digest fiber, but it plays a lot of important roles as it passes through the body. Here’s what you need to know:
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“Green Juice”
One of the latest so-called superfoods is “green juice,” made by juicing veggies like leafy greens and celery. Let’s dig into the health claims...
Certain Dietary Traits Are Associated with Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk
Unhealthy dietary patterns can increase risk of colorectal cancer. Now, an analysis has provided evidence of what dietary components are associated with lower risk.
The...
Exogenous Digestive Enzymes
The National Institutes of Health estimates that 60‒70 million Americans struggle with digestive diseases. As such, it is understandable that the enzyme supplements market...
Intake of Dietary Fiber Associated with Lower Risk of Death
Results from an analysis of 64 studies with a total of more than 3 million participants supported prior findings that dietary fiber intake is...
The World Within
You are not alone! Your large intestine is home to a whole community of bacteria and other microorganisms called the microbiota.
Your Microbiota. Everybody’s microbiota...