6 reasons to add raw papaya to the diet

6 Reasons to (add) raw papaya salad to the diet

Description: (article, recipe) Instructors - adaptable to all ages

Contents: description of uses & cultural context, health advantages 

 Source: indiatimes.com/lifestyle/food-news https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/food-news/6-reasons-to-add-raw-papaya-salad-to-the-diet/articleshow/114457776.cms  

Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Health & Nutrition - Human gut science, Food as medicine & Recipes; Library Resources/ Plants - Specific Plants, Trees

Survival of probiotics

Survival of Probiotics

Description: (article/study report) research, Instructors - VERY technical medical info 

Contents: Abstract, Mat’l & Methods, Results, Discussion - Lactobacilli of intestinal origin are considered intrinsically resistant to acid environments and are often employed in fermented foods as probiotics.  

Source: National Library of Medicine

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1151822/#:~:text=Lactobacillus%20species%20are%20considered%20intrinsically%20resistant%20to%20acid%20(51). 

Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Biospheres - Microbiomes

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~ (Betsy, 6/13/24) useful for some info on trending of probiotics in healthy nutrition

Your food is less nutritious than it used to be

Your food is less nutritious than it used to be 

Description: (article) Research, Instructors - adaptable for all ages

Contents: As our climate changes, our food is at risk of immediate dangers such as fires and floods. But there are long-term impacts that have already changed the makeup of the food you eat.

Source: Bittman Project https://bittmanproject.com/your-food-is-less-nutritious-than-it-used-to-be/ 

Crossposted : Library Toolkit/ Health & Nutrition - Human gut science - you are what you eat

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Eating fiber could protect you from infections - here’s why

Eating fiber could protect you from infections - here’s why

Description: (article, gut microflora illustration) research, Instructors - high school, basic principles adaptable for all ages

Contents: gut microbiome health, dynamics of fiber in process of eliminating harmful bacteria, benefits over probiotics, future research  

Source: sciencealert.com 

https://www.sciencealert.com/eating-fiber-could-protect-you-from-infections-heres-why

Crossposted: Library Toolkit/Biospheres - Microbiomes & Healthy People/Human Gut Science