Tag Archives: Research

Graphic faecal transplants and obesity

Posted on February 13, 2018 by

The gut microbiota has been a popular area of research over the past few years and few aspects of this research have gained quite as much attention as the role of the gut microbiota in obesity. One of the studies that started … Continue reading →

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A bread too far: Food structure and insulin responses

Posted on March 5, 2017 by

That the structure of food can influence its effects on our body is an underappreciated area of research and evidence is limited on this subject. The structure of food, sometimes called the food matrix is defined by the USDA as; “The nutrient … Continue reading →

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Whole apples, smoothie, or juice: Effects on blood glucose and insulin

Posted on November 7, 2016 by

The varying health effects of eating fruit, as compared to drinking juice or smoothies, are often discussed. Curiously though little actual scientific research is directly cited showing the metabolic effects of eating fruit or drinking juice. This strange absence of … Continue reading →

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