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Gut check: the silent collapse of microbial diversity in the modern world
The fiber famine, food engineering, and what we can learn from traditional diets that got it right.
May 22
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Five simple shifts to strengthen your gut microbiome - without cutting out everything you love
Before you ditch dairy or go gluten-free, start here: science-backed habits that support your microbiome and improve digestion.
May 19
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Why You Can’t Stop at One Bite: The Science Behind Hyperpalatable Ultra-Processed Foods
How modern food engineering hijacks your brain, your biology—and your ability to eat in moderation.
May 16
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Can one person's superfood be another's risk? Rethinking safety and regulation in personalized nutrition
As precision nutrition moves from lab to label, the EU faces a critical question: how do we regulate food that's only healthy for some?
May 13
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How to outsmart the supermarket
A nutritionist scientist toolkit for decoding ingredients, skipping the gimmicks, and eating better.
May 10
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Why I’m building a personalised nutrition revolution
A new approach to food tracking rooted in behavior, biology, and the real drivers of health.
May 8
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Personalized Nutrition: What It Promises, What It Delivers, and Where It’s Headed
From macros and microbiomes to genetic testing and CGMs — a deep dive into the science, hype, and future of eating for your biology.
May 3
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Fix Your Gut, Heal Your Mind? What Science Says About the Microbiome and Mental Health
New research reveals how the trillions of microbes in your gut may be shaping your mood, anxiety, and emotional resilience — and what you can do about…
May 1
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April 2025
Tech-Driven Nutrition: Using ChatGPT to Optimize My Diet as a Nutrition Scientist
Using AI to track meals, fight cravings, and build flexible diet plans that actually work.
Apr 30
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Short-Chain Fatty Acids: The Unsung Heroes of Gut Health
How tiny microbial molecules influence digestion, immunity, inflammation, and even your mood.
Apr 29
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How the Western Diet Is Wrecking Our Microbiome — and the Gut Health Lessons Hidden in Traditional African Diets
Key insights from a recent Nature study on traditional Tanzanian diets and inflammation.
Apr 28
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Cracking the Gut Code: How AI Is Finally Making Sense of Digestive Health
The times of having to guess which foods are upsetting your stomach are officially over.
Apr 27
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Maud
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