Diet affects multiple facets of human health and is inextricably linked to chronic metabolic
conditions such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Dietary nutrients …

The interplay of gut microbiota, host metabolism, and metabolic health has gained increased
attention. Gut microbiota may play a regulatory role in gastrointestinal health, substrate …

Cereals and legumes are outstanding sources of macronutrients, micronutrients,
phytochemicals, as well as antinutritional factors. These components present a complex …

As years progress, we are found more often in a postprandial than a postabsorptive state.
Chrononutrition is an integral part of metabolism, pancreatic function, and hormone …

In the past, the beneficial effects of fermented foods on health were unknown, and so people
primarily used fermentation to preserve foods, enhance shelf life, and improve flavour …

Background Butyrate, propionate and acetate are short chain fatty acids (SCFA), important
for maintaining a healthy colon and are considered as protective in colorectal …

In recent years, an unstoppable trend toward minimally processed foods has increased the
popularity of fermented foods as a beneficial nutritional and functional strategy. Within food …

The pathophysiology of obesity and obesity-related diseases such as type 2 diabetes
mellitus (T2DM) is complex and driven by many factors. One of the most recently identified …

A variety of natural vinegar products are found in civilizations around the world. A review of
research on these fermented products indicates numerous reports of health benefits derived …

Plant-based foods are rich sources of vitamins and essential micronutrients. For the proper
functioning of the human body and their crucial role, trace minerals (iron, zinc, magnesium …