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Friends complimented my weight loss until they found out I was dieting… and then threw insults even though I was obese

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TWENTY years ago you’d probably never heard the phrase ‘diet culture’ – and counting calories wasn’t considered ‘toxic’, it was fun. Embarrassing TV shows like You Are What You Eat and The Biggest Loser UK had millions of viewers, while tabloids were full of images of celebrities’ so-called bikini bodies, scrutinized for signs of weight … Read more

How dietary restrictions, including intermittent fasting, affect the gut microbiota and overall human health

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In a recent review published in Nutrients, researchers assessed preclinical and clinical data to analyze gut microbial changes in different nutritional conditions. Study: The beneficial effects of nutritional interventions on the gut microbiota: a current critical review and future perspectives. Image credits: LightField Studios/Shutterstock.com Background Intermittent fasting (IF), a popular nutritional intervention, has been investigated … Read more