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correlation between the concentration of each bacterial community and the dietary constituents. A diet high in carbohydrates and simple sugars would also indicate and reveal a greater concentration of Prevotella whereas a diet high in protein and animal fats would present a higher concentration of Bacteroides in the gut. A long term change in the diet would permanently shift the concentration of bacteria in the gut to accommodate the new nutrient uptake. This would then change the bacterial barrier in

After completing this nutritional analysis project, it opened my eyes to how many positive and negatives are present in my diet. To begin, one of the positives of my nutritional status is the fact that I get enough protein through the foods I eat. For example, on October 1, I ate 6 ounces of chicken-breast, which is high in protein. Furthermore, I also have a lot of vitamin B6 and B12 in my diet. Vitamin B12 was in the 6 ounces of meatloaf I ate on September 30. This vitamin is vital for normal brain

Lustig addresses is excess fat production related to fructose consumption. People who consume high amounts of fructose tend to gain excess weight, which can lead to other health issues. When fructose enters the body, it is transported to the liver where it will be broken down into

Smell that yummy pumpkin pie? Mouth is getting watery. You start to salivate. That is the beginning process of digestion getting you ready to eat that delicious pumpkin pie. That’s why people say digestion starts in your mouth. The digestive tract also known as the alimentary canal, the liver, pancreas, and other abdominal organs make up the digestive system. The esophagus, the stomach, and the intestines, (from the mouth to the anus) all belongs in the alimentary canal. In an adult the whole digestive

There are many diets out there you can choose from, but for many the Mediterranean diet will be one of the best choices. This is a very healthy diet that can help those with heart issues, high cholesterol, or other health problems. It is an eating plan that will help you discover how to create great tasting meals that are also very good for your heart. This may be the only diet that includes drinking a glass of red wine, but that has been proven to be very good for your heart. The Mediterranean

Sauces and spices are condiments we use to add or enhance flavor to our meals. However, some of our favorite condiments cannot be left in the pantry because, they need to be refrigerated for longer shelf life. Maple Syrup We use maple syrup in many culinary preparations, such as whisking it into salad dressing, sweetening the whipped cream, stirring it into oatmeal, putting it on bacon, applying it on roast tomatoes, and drizzling it on yogurt. If you love maple syrup and you wanted to keep it fresh

We believe that this is a basket with some açaí berries in it. This basket of grape-looking things, (what seems to be açaí berries), demonstrate the idea of food. This suggests that the ancient Aztec civilizations were able to grow or forage things to eat. We think that these things are açaí berries, because they are purple-ish black, small and round, the way açaí berries are supposed to look. Açaí berries are found in Mexico. We believe that the Aztecs may have had to move across a large area

In the last century, changes in the Western diet have changed the intake of omega 6 fatty acids (fats from meat and vegetable oils) compared with omega-3 fatty acids (fats from fatty marine fish). Many studies show that the change of attitude in the entry omega 3 and omega 6 through diet increased the propensity to inflammatory reactions that are associated with the development of autoimmune and allergic diseases. Omega 3 and omega 6 are types of essential fatty acids, which means that the body does

The Medifast program is a scientifically backed weight loss program. This program consists of nutrient dense meals and vitamins (Medifast Inc., 2016). Medifast‘s most popular meal plan is five Medifast meals and one lean and green meal. Each Medifast meal has the same amount of calories and nutrients, meals are 100 calories each, the lean and green meal consists of 7oz of lean protein and endless amount of greens in the form of veggies or salad. The reason why this plan works is individuals are only

health of small dogs. The Kirkland Dog Food line also has the Super Premium Healthy Weight Dog Formula, which is intended for dogs that are already overweight or are very prone to weight gain. To lessen calorie intake, the formula has been mixed with 6% fat and 13% fiber. With these ingredients, added with the correct amount of chicken, whole-grain brown rice, vegetables, fruits and herbs, plus antioxidants, dogs that require weight management will be sufficiently