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Scientists boost black cabbage’s health benefits with targeted fermentation

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Innovative fermentation methods reveal how pressed black cabbage, enriched with yeast or bacteria, delivers superior health benefits and flavor, opening new possibilities for functional foods. Study: Innovative approaches for the fermentation of black cabbage with improved nutritional and health-promoting traits. Image Credit: Robyn-May / Shutterstock In a recent article published in the journal LWT – Food Science … Read more

How having fibre in your diet helps prevent cancer as well as keeping you regular

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New research from Stanford University in the US state of California shows fibre does far more than keep you regular – it could be a powerful weapon in cancer prevention. Yet fewer than 10 per cent of Americans meet their daily needs for this nutrient. The study, published in peer-reviewed journal Nature Metabolism, uncovers how … Read more

Fiber and cancer prevention: what science says

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“An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” says the old proverb, and science suggests it’s not far from the truth. As we’ve discussed before on this blog, diet plays a key role in overall health. Research continues to highlight the connection between following a healthy diet and long-term well-being. Yet, many of us don’t … Read more

Gut microbiome’s role in fighting infections: Study reveals how diet can impact risk | Health

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A new study has found that the composition of the gut microbiome helps in predicting how likely a person will succumb to potentially life-threatening infection with Klebsiella pneumoniae, E.coli and other bugs — and it may be altered by changing your diet. (Also read: You are what you eat: Study reveals surprising link between fibre, … Read more