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Pathobionts

Pathobionts are microorganisms that are a part of the human microbiome and usually live as non-harmful symbionts but can cause harm under certain circumstances.…

Parasympathetic Nervous System

The parasympathetic nervous system is a division of the autonomic nervous system (ANS), often called the “rest and digest” system. It promotes relaxation, slowing…

Paracellular diffusion

Paracellular diffusion involves several ions or molecules passing through the specialized tight junctions between the epithelium cells in the gut layer (Riechmann, 2021),.

Palatability

A term used in research generally refers to certain foods’ highly stimulating properties (namely fat, sugar, and salt).

Oxidative Stress

Oxidative stress is an imbalance between the production of harmful reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the body’s ability to neutralize them. It can potentially…

Orthonasal Olfaction

Ambient odors presented through the nose that have their most important function in the anticipation phase of eating (Boesvelt, 2017).

Processed Food Hurts Your Immune System — And Your Kids’ Too

A study published in Nutrition Journal looked at the impact the Western diet and lifestyle has on people’s immune function. It found that…

A Greater Role in Nutritional Health

Can What We Eat Affect How We Feel?

Nutritional psychiatrists counsel patients on how better eating may be another tool in helping to ease depression and anxiety and may lead to better…

Could Junk Food Lead to Poor Eye Health as You Age?

Aim to fill your plate with fruit, dairy, poultry, fish, and vegetables—instead of processed and fried foods—research suggests…

Sometimes Frozen Vegetables Can Be Even Healthier than Fresh – Here’s Why

Frozen veggies line the freezers from top to bottom at the grocery store. But with many myths floating around today discrediting frozen…

Coronavirus: How to Keep Your Gut Microbiome Healthy to Fight COVID-19

Many countries have sealed their borders and put the population under voluntary or enforced lockdown. Cultural and sporting events…