microbiome

Did you know that each of our guts has a unique living community containing billions of bacteria?

We’re back again with another edition of Gut Check. This time, we’re exploring the connection between whole grains and the gut microbiome.

If I were to go out and do a Jimmy Kimmel-esque Pedestrian Question on why fiber is good for us, I’ve got a few guesses on how it would go:

Stop me if you’ve heard this before: you are what you eat. It’s a common saying that essentially means your health and wellness reflect what you regularly eat and drink.

At the end of April, I had the opportunity to attend, co-chair a session, and present at this year’s Experimental Biology (EB).

We are on the edge of something big, yet microscopic. Emerging research about the microbiome is hitting media outlets from large newspapers to small blogs.

From April 2–6, 2016 some big things were happening. You might think I’m talking about the NCAA college basketball tournament, but nope.

You may have played the fun ice-breaker game "3 truths and a lie," but have you ever played this game through a diet and nutrition lens?