Dave James
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Food Science & Preparation
Resistant Starch and Prebiotic Fiber: How Carbs Feed Your Gut Microbiome
Resistant starch and prebiotic fiber feed gut bacteria, support short-chain fatty acid production and help explain why cooled carbs can…
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Fermented Foods vs Probiotics vs Postbiotics: What Actually Survives Digestion?
Fermented foods, probiotics and postbiotics affect the gut in different ways. Learn what survives digestion and how to choose gut-friendly…
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Modern Food Processing and Gut Health: How Processed Food Affects Gut Chemistry
Modern food processing can change the food matrix, gut bacteria, fibre structure, additives and inflammation signals. Learn how processed food…
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Enzyme Inhibitors in Raw Plant Foods: Why Cooking Matters More Than Influencers Admit
Raw plant foods can contain enzyme inhibitors, lectins and phytates that reduce nutrient absorption. Learn why cooking, sprouting and fermentation…
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Pesticides vs Plant Toxins: Which Is the Bigger Threat to Your Health and the Environment?
Pesticides and natural plant toxins both affect health and the environment. This evidence-based guide compares the real risks and practical…
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Global Toxicity Hotspots: Plant Toxins Amplified in China, Brazil, US Crops
Global crop toxicity hotspots are shaped by pesticides, plant toxins, trade and climate stress. Learn what matters most for food…
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Phytates and Brain Fog: What the Evidence Actually Shows
Fresh evidence check: 26 September 2026. This article separates what is established about phytate and mineral absorption from what has…
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Climate Change and Plant Toxins: Rising Levels of Alkaloids and Glycosides in Crops
Last updated: May 12, 2026 Quick Answer: Climate-related stress can alter the chemical profile and food-safety risks of particular crops.…
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Histamine Intolerance and Plant Lectins: The Overlooked Gut-Brain Connection
Last updated: May 12, 2026 Quick Answer: Histamine intolerance and plant lectins are connected through gut wall disruption and mast…
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