Ultra-processed foods versus whole foods (palatability vs satiety)
The palatability of food can have significant implications for health, as it influences dietary choices, eating behaviours, and overall...
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Ultra-processed foods and health
Ultra-processed foods have become a significant component of many diets worldwide, contributing to public health and nutrition concerns....
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Dark Matter of Nutrition. Do we know which diet is best for us?
For hundreds of years, the significant impact of diet on our health has been extensively studied. This revealed how nutrients and other...
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Lumpy, ropy, sloppy, and viscous texture when making yogurt and kefir at home and how to fix that
Slow fermentation sometimes delivers a lumpy, ropy, sloppy, and viscous texture when making homemade yogurt and homemade kefir. Although...
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French Style Yogurt made at home
Many people wonder what French-style yogurt is, and Google shows many sponsored articles linked to the company that introduced the...
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How do probiotics stay alive until they are consumed?
The idea of consuming live microbes to promote health is not new. Back in 1907, Élie Metchnikoff, a disciple of Louis Pasteur, the Father...
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How Many Bacterial Colonies Do You Need to obtain from probiotic foods?
The average CFU count in probiotic capsules is between 1 and 10 billion CFUs per serving. On the other hand, yogurt producers can add a...
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How to Choose the Right Probiotic for You?
To do that, you need to research your personal microbiome, which might not be a viable option, as it can be expensive. Bacterial strain...
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The difference between probiotic foods (like homemade yogurt and kefir) and probiotic capsules.
We are often asked what the difference is between probiotic foods (like homemade yogurt and kefir) and probiotic capsules and powders...
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How to Tell if the Bacterial Colonies in Probiotics are Working?
Many people immediately think of better digestion when they hear probiotics. It’s true that beneficial bacteria in the gut play a very...
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When To Choose Lower CFU
There are generally two situations in which a lower CFU (colony-forming unit) is preferable to a higher CFU. One is related to age. A...
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How to make traditional Sour cream and Easy sour cream.
How to differentiate a Sour Cream and Creme Fraiche Sour Cream has its origins in Eastern Europe, where it is called Smetana. It's a...
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What is a good CFU count, and how much of it do we need?
Colony forming units, or CFUs, are a unit of measurement used to determine the number of bacterial cells in a probiotic supplement, lab...
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What to do with the excess whey after making cheese or fermenting yoghurt or kefir?
The murky, yellowish liquid left behind after milk has curdled known as whey. It is loaded with enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and protein....
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Short description of the cheesemaking preparations (which everyone can apply at home)
Do you know that yogurt and kefir starters can also make cheese? But how this is possible, you might ask. The reason is that the cheese...
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