Trends in yogurt consumption in Italy
What is yogurt consumption like in Italy? A recent survey indicates that the Italian population has a low rate of…
Fermented food
Yogurt, the food of ancient nomads
Yogurt exists in countless guises, as a nutritious food, a moisturiser or remedy for burns and psoriasis. It was probably…
The complete history of yogurt-making
Where did this beautiful creation known as yogurt come from? Today’s infographic gives us the scoop!
Can yogurt prevent diarrhoea in children on antibiotics?
Gastrointestinal upset is a well-known complication of broad-spectrum antibiotics, which may affect the function of normal bowel flora. These changes…
Dairy products and exercise does not mean gastrointestinal discomfort!
Some athletes avoid dairy in the meal consumed before exercise due to fears about gastrointestinal discomfort.
MyNewGut: a project to understand the gut microbiome’s influence on health
The MyNewGut project is a multidisciplinary research consortium designed to make findings in basic human microbiome science useful for promoting…
Interview of Prof T. Van Hooijdonk about Energy and Protein Conversion by Dairy Cows
http://youtu.be/IeEVFc5l5J0 Prof Toon Van Hooijdonk (Wageningen University, the Netherlands) recalled the challenges faced by exponential worldwide population growth with the…
Interview of Prof John Bienenstock about the Microbiome Gut Brain Axis
http://youtu.be/uYRrNLuKL5Q Certain probiotics, in particular specific strains of Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria, may also interact with the mood and/or behaviour of…
Interview with Prof Olivier Goulet – Gut Microbiota & Health: what’s new?
Prof. Olivier Goulet (Hospital Necker-Enfants Malades, Paris, France) reminded us of the importance of the advances made in recent years…
Interview of Prof Mauro Fisberg – History of Yogurt and Current Patterns of Consumption
http://youtu.be/O5QzBRsrW8w “One of the most important modifications of yogurt in modern times is the global access of ready to eat…