A Powder Made From Bacteria Waste Could Curb Overeating
Here's one more intriguing piece of the human microbiome puzzle: a molecule excreted by the bacteria digesting fibre makes us feel more full.
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Five-a-Day Veg Ruling Upheld by International Study
More than five = no added effect.
Your "Gluten Intolerance" May Actually be From Something Else in Wheat
Oh gluten, the least trendy protein of our time. As gluten-free has transcended science and exploded into diet fad, scientists increasingly suspect that gluten intolerance—apart from actual celiac disease—doesn't exist at all. The true culprit could be a group of carbohydrates, including one in wheat called fructan.
