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Gut peptides

Gut peptides are small protein-like molecules released by the gut and are structurally composed of 36 amino acids. Gut peptides exert biological effects on…

Gut-associated lymphoid tissues (GALT)

Gut-associated lymphoid tissues are the gut’s largest mass of lymphoid tissues and immune cells (such as B and T-cells, neutrophils, mast cells, macrophages, and…

Habit Formation

Habit formation is the process by which behaviors become automatic through consistent repetition. It involves establishing a routine or pattern that, over time, becomes…

Habit

Habit is learned behavior acquired through repetition, characterized by automatic and routine actions. These behaviors become ingrained in daily life, shaping individuals’ routines and…

Habitual Intake

Habitual intake refers to the regular and continuous intake of a food or substance instead of occasional intake. ‘Occasional’ intake is defined as having…

Health Literacy

Health literacy refers to the ability of individuals to obtain, understand, and apply health information to make informed decisions about their health and well-being.…

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…