January 5th, 2008
Yakult is probably the most widely sold probiotic product in the world. It’s been around for more than 70 years now and even as a child I already knew those little bottles delivered to us by so-called Yakult ladies. Today, my son gets it daily from the kindergarten and it is a constant in our […]
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November 29th, 2007
I don’t know about you, but for me, before the holiday cheer comes, there’s always the stress to deal with first. Making wishlists, shopping for gifts, sending out Christmas cards, organizing the Christmas dinner… all these makes the few weeks before the big day a lot of headache! Good thing you can eat your way […]
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November 6th, 2007
Probiotics has been considered to be a powerful tool in helping strengthen immune systems and reduce the effects of allergies, asthma, and other chronic immune-related diseases.
Although I find this article to be a bit too negative on the use of antibiotics, it does explain well how probiotics can put our body microflora into balance, […]
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May 23rd, 2007
A reader sent me a tip about SunMilk, I checked it out and thought you readers of Eating Fabulous may also be interested. SunMilk is real milk, minus the fat, plus sunflower oil. The result: all the goodness in milk, trans-fat free. From Amanda’s email:
Why do different kinds of fats matter? Current USDA dietary […]
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March 6th, 2007
We’ve already discussed what good probiotics do our gut health, as well as in preventing allergies and eczema.
In a new study, scientists even reinforced this anti-allergy powers by http://”>genetically engineering Lactococcus lactis bacteria to secrete murine interleukin-10 (IL-10), and subsequently help treat food sensitivities and intolerances.
Writing in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Frossard […]
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January 8th, 2007
Soon you will most likely see labels of milk and other calcium-rich food products bearing the health claim that its consumption may help reduce the risks for contracting osteoporosis. This health claim is approved by the FDA, in an effort to encourage the public to recognize the benefits of calcium and vitamin D in bone […]
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December 10th, 2006
In developing countries, one of the most prevalent diseases particularly in children is diarrhea and acute respiratory illness. One of the most pressing problem contributing to this is the prevalent malnutrition.
According to the researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Center for Micronutrient Research at Annamalai University in India, […]
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November 6th, 2006
In a previous article, we have discussed what probiotic foods are and how they boost health by helping us keep a healthy gut microflora. According to the Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide, probiotic food consumption my help against th e following conditions:
digestive disorders, including diarrhea, Crohn’s disease, and irritable bowel syndrome
urogenital diseases, such as […]
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October 16th, 2006
Although I live in Europe, I have never tasted kefir, which is supposed to have originated from these parts. Kefir is a fermented milk product, like yoghurt, and results from the labor of lactic acid bacteria and yeasts. The most commonly used strains are Lactobacillus acidophilus and Saccharomyces kefir, although the exact combination of bacteria […]
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September 6th, 2006
The July/August issue of the Dairy Council Digest focuses on the various health benefits of milk proteins previously not recognized. In a previous entry, I’ve written about fatty components in milk called conjugated linoleic acids, and how these compounds may be used to treat diabetes. This time, the spotlight is on the protein components: casein […]
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