When gut bacteria feed on the fiber in your gut, they produce short-chain fatty acids. Here, we’ll explain why these compounds are important.

Why are short-chain fatty acids important?

As your microbes ferment fiber, which is found in foods like this romanesco broccoli, they produce short-chain fatty acids.

If you have hypothyroidism, you may be wondering what you can and can’t eat. Learn which foods and nutrients are best for thyroid health.

What foods can help hypothyroidism?

You can’t treat hypothyroidism with food, but there are some dietary considerations to keep in mind.

Calories are a measure of how much energy a food provides — not how it affects your health. Learn what calories really tell us and what to focus on instead.

What are calories, and how do they impact me?

Despite what you may have heard, calories are not bad for you.

Beans are delicious and nutritious, but for some they have a downside: farts. Here, we explain why that is, how you can stop them, and more.

Why do beans give you gas?

Why do beans make you more windy?

Red wine is rich in polyphenols that may be good for heart and gut health. But moderation is key, and drinking too much has serious health risks.

Does red wine really have health benefits?

Red wine is rich in polyphenols that may be good for heart and gut health, but moderation is key.

Cholesterol is a household name. But what is it, and what does it do in your body? Here, we’ll explain why cholesterol is essential for health.

What is cholesterol, and what does it do?

Every cell in your body contains cholesterol.

At ZOE, we believe that no food should be off-limits and that the occasional indulgence forms part of a healthy diet. Discover food facts, recipes, and more.

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Why are short-chain fatty acids important?

What foods can help hypothyroidism?

What are calories, and how do they impact me?

Why do beans give you gas?

Does red wine really have health benefits?

What is cholesterol, and what does it do?

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