Yogurt with live cultures may contribute to gut health
Habitual yogurt consumption modifies the composition and function of the gut microbiota in a way that may lead to health…
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Future foods for the gut microbiota
Over the last decades, industrialization has radically changed our way of life and eating habits. The time devoted to food…
Overcoming acne: probiotics show promise
We’ve all been there – a hot date coming up and right on cue, the spots have erupted. But for…
Probiotic yogurts may be designed to target children’s specific health issues
The future could see the supermarket shelves stacked with ‘designer’ yogurts and probiotic fermented milk made specifically to address different…
Why are fermented foods good for you?
The interest of scientists in the secrets of fermentation has been growing in recent years. This technique, whose beginnings of…
The gut microbiota, a beneficial actor for health (video by Ximena Lopez)
Last month, the Gut Microbiota for Health (GFMH) organized in Washington a global Summit on the Gut Microbiome in Precision…
Here’s what the experts say about fermented foods
Recent years have seen a surge of interest in fermented foods, largely thanks to their suggested health benefits. But many…
Do all yogurts have probiotics?
To answer this question, we must first distinguish “yogurts” from “fermented milks” and define “probiotics”. “Yogurts” contain only a starter…
Fermented foods help put us on the path to health and sustainability
Fermented foods such as yogurt not only carry major health benefits but they can also help us reach our sustainability…
Video: Gut microbiota and digestive health
Digestive health is essential for being and staying healthy. It plays important roles in digestion and metabolism, but also in…