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Posted on Mon, 26 Sep 11

Bananas boost good gut bacteria and reduce bloating

Bananas are a good source of prebiotic fibre which can boost levels of good gut bacteria and improve digestive health. Two bananas a day are enough to benefit bacteria and reduce bloating.

Posted on Fri, 24 Jul 09

Infectobesity: don't catch it

Infectobesity sounds like an unlikely cause of weight gain but increasing evidence suggests that infectious organisms such as viruses and bacteria may contribute to the development of overweight and obesity [1]. Person-to-person contact has been linked to the spread of obesity through social networks [2] and a candidate infectious organism may be closer to you than you think.

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