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The Gut-Brain Axis: What is it? By Jasmine Reblando Nowadays, society and media have given great power to the links between gut health and mental health. There has also been a lot of attention surrounding information and products to ensure great gut health through the exposition of probiotic supplements and gut healthy foods. But often, […]

A-B-Cs: Always be Counting Making it Easy to Boost Microbiome Diversity! By Jasmine Cap People often use tools to help them stay accountable for daily responsibilities and activities that significantly impact their lives. That is why after experiencing the pain of forgetting school essentials at home—my laptop charger and headphones—I created a packing list that

Not Just For Constipation: The Magical Role of Fiber By Hongbo Zhu Why does the gut need fiber？ The body lacks enzymes that can directly process complex carbohydrates. Thus, gut bacteria do the job of metabolizing fibers into short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) through anaerobic fermentation. Fibers become crucial food sources for the microbiome, while SCFAs

Eating Your Way to Longevity By Danny Zhu At first glance, Loma Linda resembles yet another picturesque Southern California city. However, it holds the title of America’s only blue zone— an area where the average age expectancy is 10 years higher than the national average of 77.5 years. What habits make Loma Linda residents stand

Disparities in Obesity By Jasmine Cap With over two-fifths of the adult population in the U.S. classifying as obese, it makes sense to see a growing discussion about obesity interventions on multiple platforms, from schools to federal programs to social media. While taking inspiration from personal testimonies on weight loss may be helpful, it is also essential

Brain Sex Differences in Obesity By Jasmine Cap With the increasing prevalence, concern, and discussion of obesity in the United States, researchers have been working to tackle the following questions: What are the underpinnings of obesity, and how does it vary amongst groups of people, specifically between males and females? Distinguishable brain features amongst obese versus non-obese people

Ultra-Processed Foods on Mental Health and Function By Jasmine Cap Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have infiltrated and dominated the U.S. food supply. From soda to cereals, companies often advertise to consume these manufactured products from the moment we wake up until we return to bed. Although convenient, affordable, and long-lasting due to its processing, UPF has additional

Fasting: Allowing the Body to Feast from Within By Jasmine Cap Reviewed By Riya Sood The word “fasting” stems from the Old English root “fæsten,” which means abstaining from ingesting foods for a selected period. Dating back to 500 B.C., cultures, religions, and practices have incorporated elements of fasting for various purposes. The people of Ancient Greece,

Happy Holidays to All– And to All, a Good Bite! By Jasmine Cap ‘Twas the night before the party, when all through the host’s house, Not a main dish prepared, just the side sprouts. When suddenly awakened by memory of “ABioME,” Host sprang out of bed: “I know what to feed thee!” This season, help yourself

Feelings Bottled Up in the Gut By Jasmine Cap Gut Gossip Our gut will rant to the brain when it feels stressed out. The ability of the gut to function and metabolize properly is hurt by stressors increasing certain bacterial inhabitants and weakening control over permeability. With a weakened fort and toxins trespassing, the gut sends inflammatory