This is incredible. Almost 70% of the calories in the traditional Okinawan diet came from sweet potatoes. That according to an extensive investigation of six...
The gut microbiota affects nutrient acquisition and energy regulation of the host, and can influence the development of obesity, insulin resistance, and diabetes. During feeding,...
Bitter melon (Momordica charantia L.) is widely used for the treatment of diabetes. Recent research reports suggest that bitter melon extracts may ameliorate high fat...
The Okinawa Longevity diet is plant-based: 98 percent vegetarian and 96 percent vegan. A whopping 85% carbs. Okinawans eat huge amounts of Starch, and Grain....
FODMAPs Irritable bowel syndrome is a common disorder that affects the large intestine, or colon, and causes abdominal pain, bloating, and diarrhea. This disorder is...
The human colonic flora has both beneficial and pathogenic potentials with respect to host health. There is now much interest in manipulation of the microbiota...