Despite some media reports to the contrary, the findings presented in the study “Fermentable Fibers do not Affect Satiety or Food Intake by Women Who do not Practice Restrained Eating,”1 do not demonstrate that fiber does not lead to the feeling of fullness (also known as satiety). As the study...
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Overview Fiber is an important part of a balanced diet and plays a protective role against several diseases. This self-study provides cutting edge information on the major mechanisms through which dietary fiber provides its health benefits. It also reviews the recommended daily intake of fiber and identifies several fiber ingredients...
Read More An article “Gut Microbial Adaptation to Dietary Consumption of Fructose Artificial Sweeteners and Sugar Alcohols: Implications for host-microbe interactions contributing to obesity,” fails to show that fructose and low-calorie sweeteners contribute to obesity. The authors hypothesized that consuming fructose or low-calorie sweeteners could disrupt the environment where food is digested...
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Overview Few consumers understand what polyols are, and health professionals are key to helping them learn. This self-study module on polyols will enlighten participants as to the types of polyols found in foods, their health and functional benefits, and ways to counsel clients on incorporating polyols into a healthful diet....
Read More Dietary fructose, carbohydrates, glycemic indices and pancreatic cancer risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies. Aune D, Chan DS, Vieira AR et al. Dietary fructose, carbohydrates, glycemic indices and pancreatic cancer risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies. Ann Oncol Apr. 26 2012. The review and...
Read More A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Controlled Feeding Trials Vanessa Ha, John L. Sievenpiper, Russell J. de Souza, Laura Chiavaroli, D. David Wang, Adrian I. Cozma, Arash Mirrahimi, Matthew E. Yu, Amanda J. Carleton, Marco Dibuono, Alexandra L. Jenkins, Lawrence A. Leiter, Thomas M.S. Wolever, Joseph Beyene, Cyril W.C. Kendall,...
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