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A daily ounce of peanuts or about a teaspoon of herbs and spices, or both, can have a positive impact on the composition of the gut microbiome, which is the term for the trillions of microorganisms that live inside the intestinal tract, and improve one's health, say two new studies led by Pennsylvania State University.

According to Penny M. Kris-Etherton, a professor of nutritional sciences at Penn State who participated to both studies, "Research has proven that those who have a lot of diverse microorganisms have better health and a better diet than those who don't have much bacterial variety."

Scientists examined the effects of snacking on 28 grammes (or about one ounce) of peanuts per day with those of having a higher carbohydrate snack substitute for the peanut study, which was published in the journal Clinical Nutrition (such as crackers and cheese). The results showed that after six weeks, those who consumed the peanut snack had greater levels of Ruminococcaceae, a kind of bacteria linked to healthy immune system and liver metabolism.

The effects of adding blends of herbs and spices (such as ginger, cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, oregano, rosemary, basil, and thyme) to the controlled diets of a cohort of participants at risk of cardiovascular disease were examined in the herbs and spices study, which was published in The Journal of Nutrition. The specialists looked at three distinct doses: roughly 1/8 teaspoon daily, little more than 3/4 teaspoon daily, and roughly 1 and a half teaspoons daily. After four weeks, participants displayed a noticeable rise in the variety of gut bacteria, particularly in the medium and high doses of herbs and spices (again, including the Ruminococcaceae).

People can do it because it's so easy, according to Kris-Etherton. "Since the typical American diet is far from optimum, I believe that adding herbs and spices would be beneficial for everyone. It's a method to reduce sodium intake while still giving meals a flavour that makes it edible and downright delicious! One of the main factors influencing people's dietary choices is taste.

To fully comprehend the significance of the gut microbiome in human health and how different diets affect its makeup and functionality, more research is necessary.

Sourse : earth.com