Microbes are part of the food we eat and can influence our own microbiome, but we know very little about the microbes in our foods. Now, researchers have developed a database of the 'food microbiome' ...

A recent review published in the journal Nutrients summarized the existing knowledge on the impact of ultra-processed foods on the gut microbiome. The researchers also discussed the NOVA system of ...

The microbiome is a vast (trillions) culture of bacteria in your digestive system that all work together to maintain health. Your microbiome begins forming at birth and builds as you interact with the ...

Gut microbiome researcher Purna C. Kashyap, MBBS, shares the latest insights on the role of probiotics, disorders of the ...

What you eat can make or break your gut health—foods rich in fiber, probiotics, and anti-inflammatory nutrients like beans, yogurt, berries, and salmon help nourish beneficial gut bacteria, while ...

The Food Forum convened a public workshop that explored the current and emerging knowledge on the human microbiome, its role in human health, its interaction with the diet, and the translation of new ...

Similar to our hunter-gatherer ancestors, we have an evolutionary preference for high-calorie foods. Our ancestors developed a genetic program to store as much energy and valuable nutrients as ...

Children born to mothers who consume a high-fat, high-sugar diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding face a higher risk of ...

Nutrition plays a huge role in the health of your gut microbiome—so you can eat your way to a healthier gut. When it comes to popular health topics and trends, all eyes are on the gut microbiome—its ...