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Did you know that the ratio of amylose to amylopectin found in cereal grains is important when it comes to gut health? T...
23/06/2023

Did you know that the ratio of amylose to amylopectin found in cereal grains is important when it comes to gut health?
Turns out that varieties of grain low in amylose are preferred in the food industry and the lower the amylose the more difficult it is to digest these starches and for the gut bacteria to derive a benefit.
In fact in this study they found that less resistant starches can affect microbial diversity and this may also lead to weight gain.

Eating cereal grains—corn, rice, wheat or one of the several others that collectively provide more than half of the world's calories—means consuming the carbohydrate known as starch. Starches consist of two primary components, amylopectin and amylose, whose ratio can influence both the propertie...

If you want to keep your brain healthy then you need to look after your BDNF levels. Follow these 7 tips on how to boost...
16/06/2023

If you want to keep your brain healthy then you need to look after your BDNF levels. Follow these 7 tips on how to boost your BDNF levels.

Forgetting your car keys or not remembering where you parked the car. Blanking on a name when making introductions. We all experience these forgetful moments. They unnerve us and maybe they even strike fear in our hearts as we wonder if something sinister could be responsible. For most people, these...

This large study explores the link between depression and contraceptive pills and they're especially concerning when it ...
16/06/2023

This large study explores the link between depression and contraceptive pills and they're especially concerning when it comes to teenage girls.


A new study exploring the potential impacts of contraceptive pills on mental health reveals an alarming connection to depression, especially in teenage users.

For all the sweet lovers out there - sugar is not good for the brain and may increase the risk for alzheimers.
04/06/2023

For all the sweet lovers out there - sugar is not good for the brain and may increase the risk for alzheimers.

Researchers discovered a mechanism linking high sugar consumption to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Having a good night sleep especially deep sleep (slow wave NREM) may be protective against memory loss.
27/05/2023

Having a good night sleep especially deep sleep (slow wave NREM) may be protective against memory loss.

Deep sleep might help alleviate some of the most devastating outcomes of Alzheimer's disease, according to new research.

Worth watching if you're interested in the reasons whether saturated fat causes heart disease.
25/05/2023

Worth watching if you're interested in the reasons whether saturated fat causes heart disease.

Fat Fiction reveals how the United States government relied on questionable evidence to support one of the most damaging public health recommendations in the...

Physical health and mental health may be linked. Makes sense.
24/05/2023

Physical health and mental health may be linked. Makes sense.

The notion that what goes on inside our heads can profoundly influence our body's typical functions has gained momentum over time, with decades of research revealing how gut health can influence mood and even neurological disease.

Researchers are showing a link between specific types of bacteria in the gut and dementia. Personalised treatment will h...
23/05/2023

Researchers are showing a link between specific types of bacteria in the gut and dementia. Personalised treatment will hopefully be something available in the future to help those who have dementia or are in the early stages.

The findings highlight the significance of gut microbiota in brain health and provide insights into the underlying mechanisms of Alzheimer's.

Warning labels on foods high in sugar and fat and other changes in the making. Let's hope it goes through.
18/04/2023

Warning labels on foods high in sugar and fat and other changes in the making. Let's hope it goes through.

The health department is going after foods and snacks high in fat, sugar and salt.

Don't like broccoli? You may want to rethink this especially if you want to look after your gut.
17/04/2023

Don't like broccoli? You may want to rethink this especially if you want to look after your gut.

Broccoli is known to be beneficial to our health. For example, research has shown that increased consumption of the cruciferous vegetable decreases incidences of cancer and type 2 diabetes. In a recent study, researchers at Penn State found that broccoli contains certain molecules that bind to a rec...

Good advice - spend time in nature and eat a diversity of foods - that's if you want to look after the microbes in your ...
11/04/2023

Good advice - spend time in nature and eat a diversity of foods - that's if you want to look after the microbes in your gut.

If you ever thought your digestive system's only role was to break down food, think again.

Do you carbo-load before a race? This piece of research will be of interest to you. Time to ditch carbo-loading as well ...
09/04/2023

Do you carbo-load before a race? This piece of research will be of interest to you. Time to ditch carbo-loading as well as carbs to fuel your training??

Research done in conjunction with Levels finds that packing in the carbs before exercise doesn’t confer any performance benefits.

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