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How brands are capitalising on gut health
The gut health trend is here to stayโ. And unlike other trends (plant-basedโ Iโm looking at you) it shows no signs of slowing. So why is the gut health trend so successful and how have manufacturers turned it into the gold mine itโs become? Why has the gut health trend become so popular?โ By now,…
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Are protein bars and powders damaging to gut health?
The high-protein food trend has become hugely popular with consumers, in recent years, leading to the launch of a whole host of high-protein products. From high-protein yoghurts to high-protein shakes, food and beverage manufacturers have fully embraced the high-protein trend. โProtein is a major focus for consumers,โ said a spokesperson for market insight provider, Innova…
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Could a junk food diet cause long-term damage to the brain?
So-called junk food is consumed across the world and is particularly prevalent in the Western diet. But in recent years it has increasingly been linked to serious health concerns, including obesity, type two diabetes, heart-related problems such as cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and certain types of cancer. Now, new research from scientists…