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What Is the Fasting-Mimicking Diet?
The fasting-mimicking diet is an eating plan meant to mimic the effects of fasting while still allowing for nutrient intake. Instead of not eating, a person following the diet consumes less than usual for a few days to a week. For example, a person might halve their usual calorie intake on the first day and…
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Towards sustainability with synthetic microbiota in poultry
The interactions between host and gut microbiota play an important role in bird nutrition, physiology and gut development. Microbiota engineering has demonstrated success in the treatment of disease and improving poultry industry productivity. Microbiota engineering is carried out using feed enzymes, prebiotics and probiotics to alter microbiota composition. Applying a synthetic microbiota is an interdisciplinary…
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Stimulating immune responses to defend against pathogenic bacteria
The weaning period is a precarious phase of pig production. Piglets’ digestive and immune systems are still developing, and they can no longer access the immunity protection supplied in sow milk. This situation can make it easier for harmful bacteria to colonise in the digestive tract, leading to enteric issues such as diarrhoea. Including specialty…
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Crop Nutrition Week February 5-9: Elevate Every Acre
2024 is the second year for Crop Nutrition Week, being celebrated February 5-9. Stephanie Zelinko, national agronomist for AgroLiquid, talks about what’s new this year. “Crop Nutrition Week, we are in year two. It’s a relatively new event that we have, and it’s a virtual event that’s going to connect our growers in the industry…
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Thyroid Issues And Women’s Health: Nutrition, Exercise And Stress Management Tips
Thyroid Awareness Month, observed every January, serves as a crucial initiative to educate and inform about thyroid disorders. From hypothyroidism to hyperthyroidism, raising awareness fosters early detection and proper management. The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland which is easily visible and felt. It produces 2 hormones T4 and T3 which are important in regulating…
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The Nutritional Powerhouse and Environmental Savior: Millets
Millets, a group of ancient grains, have been a staple in human diets for thousands of years and are known for their significant health benefits. Dr. Karthiyayini Mahadevan, Head of Wellness and Wellbeing at Columbia Pacific Communities, emphasizes the importance of incorporating millets into the daily diet for overall health. Millets are energy-dense, nutrient-rich grains…
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Dietary factors influencing GLP-1 secretion: a new perspective in diabetes and obesity treatment
In a narrative review published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers explored the current evidence on glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) secretion in various metabolic conditions, including obesity, impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). They examined its potential modulation through various dietary approaches. Dietary impact on fasting and stimulated GLP-1…
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Nurturing the future: dsm-firmenich announces approval of HMO ingredients for infant nutrition innovation in Australia and New Zealand
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Being mindful of nutrition and taste in your child’s diet
With practices like eating a meal together and reading food labels, parents can ensure that their kids are eating right We live in times where supermarkets in every nook and cranny are selling junk food in shapes, sizes and colours attractive enough to have us cave in to cravings. What’s more, we have apps that…
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3 Ways Turmeric Can Affect Your Medication, According to a Dietitian
When you walk around your local grocery store or a health food store, you may come across turmeric as a yellow-colored spice in the spice aisle or as a supplement in the form of powder, extract or tincture in the supplement section. With so much buzz about turmeric’s potential health benefits, such as relieving pain…
