New Way to Make Healthier Grains That Won't Spike Blood Sugar
Scientists found a clever way to change kodo millet starch (a grain) by treating it with heat and sound waves, then mixing it with quercetin (a plant compound …
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Special Food Combo Helps Baby Pigs Stay Healthy After Weaning
When baby pigs are separated from their mothers and start eating solid food, they often get sick and don't eat well. Scientists tested whether adding two …
Read MoreHigh-Fiber Supplements May Help Fight Cancer, But Cause Gas
Researchers tested whether adding a lot of fiber to the diet could help prevent colorectal cancer in Alaska Native people, who have higher rates of this …
Read MoreCan Better Carbs Help Control Blood Sugar in Diabetes?
Researchers are testing whether eating certain types of carbohydrates can help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar better. The study will …
Read MoreAncient Andean Potato Could Be the Next Superfood
Scientists reviewed 80 studies about oca, a forgotten potato-like vegetable from the Andes mountains. They found that oca is packed with healthy compounds and …
Read MoreSpecial Potato Starch Boosts Brain-Healthy Choline Without Harmful Toxins
Researchers tested whether a special type of potato starch called resistant starch could help your body absorb more choline, a nutrient important for brain …
Read MoreNot All Gut Bacteria Are the Same: Why Your Probiotic Strain Matters
Scientists studied different types of a common gut bacteria called Bifidobacterium adolescentis to understand which ones might be healthier for us. They looked …
Read MoreSpecial Fibers May Help Fix PCOS by Changing Gut Bacteria
Scientists discovered that two types of dietary fiber—resistant starch and arabinoxylan—may help treat polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) by changing the …
Read MoreSpecial Starch May Help Ease Parkinson's Disease Symptoms
Scientists tested whether a special type of starch called resistant starch could help people with Parkinson's disease feel better. They studied 74 patients and …
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