The physiological mechanisms of action of this healthy diet pattern are becoming better
understood to be multisystem and involving the gut. Larger controlled trials investigating …

Dietary fiber is a carbohydrate polymer with ten or more monomeric units that are resistant to
digestion by human digestive enzymes, and it has gained widespread attention due to its …

Fiber intake is associated with a lower risk for Alzheimer´ s disease (AD) in older adults.
Intake of plant-based diets rich in soluble fiber promotes the production of short-chain fatty …

In the upcoming years, the world will face societal challenges arising, in particular, from the
impact of climate change and the inefficient use of natural resources, in addition to an …

The animal gut harbors diverse microbes that play an essential role in the well-being of their
host. Specific diets, such as those rich in dietary fiber, are vital in disease prevention and …

Flaxseed contains high amounts of biologically active components such as α-linolenic acid,
lignans, and dietary fiber. Due to its numerous nutritional properties, flaxseed has been …

Background The observation that the intestinal microbiota is central in the development of
IBD suggests that dietary fiber, the microbiota's primary source of nourishment, could play a …

Bananas are among the world's main economic crops and one of the world's most-selling
fresh fruits. However, a great deal of waste and by-products is produced during banana …

Background Food hydrocolloids are versatile natural food ingredients, which can be
authentically present in food matrices or can be added as functional food ingredients and/or …

Highlights•Polysaccharides derived from plants reduced the risks of diabetes mellitus.•The
structure–activity relationship of antidiabetic polysaccharides was unclear.•Antidiabetic …