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Bananas boost good gut bacteria and reduce bloating
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.

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Goji berry: health benefits or marketing hype?
Posted on Mon, 11 Jul 11

Goji berry: health benefits or marketing hype?

The popularity of goji berry as a dietary supplement has grown rapidly as a result of efficient marketing, but do the health claims match the evidence?

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Kiwifruit relieves constipation
Posted on Mon, 13 Jun 11

Kiwifruit relieves constipation

Instead of habit forming laxatives why not try kiwifruit? A number of human clinical studies have found kiwifruit a highly effective way to provide relief from constipation.

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