Dr. Christopher Stewart discusses the latest research on the gut microbiota in preterm infants, also expounding on the role of breast milk bioactives in microbiome development, how specific microbes can impact gut and overall health, and the benefits of probiotics in this population.

Dr. Francesco De Seta explains how early gut microbiota diversity affects offspring health for the long term, which includes factors such as maternal health conditions, nutrition, and hitting the “window of opportunity.” This episode also provides practical measures that are beneficial for gut microbiome health.

Prof. Christina West elaborates on important environmental factors that affect the development of early gut microbiota and shape the immune system. Listen to know more about the impact of early gut health on allergy development. 

Dr. Ralf Heine discusses dietary strategies that improve early immune modulation for food allergy prevention. Who are at risk? Which food allergies commonly persist? Listen to this episode for a deeper understanding on the role of diet and immunity in primary food allergy prevention.

Tune in to this episode as Dr. Carina Venter shares the latest maternal dietary recommendations during pregnancy and lactation for primary food allergy prevention. Get more familiar with the benefits of diverse diets, as well as appropriate complementary feeding to optimize children’s health.

Our expert guest, Prof. Nikos Papadopoulos, discusses how the pandemic has changed the health landscape of  children. Is there going to be an increasing trend for allergies, including asthma? What are the mechanisms involved?  What measures can we take moving forward? Listen to this episode for an enriching, scientific discussion.

In this episode, Dr. Russell Merritt discusses the different perspectives of plant based drinks in the diets of children. He covered the basic aspects, from nomenclature, to its composition, how it can be integrated in a healthy diet and if there is evidence about health benefits when consumed during childhood. Be enlightened on this growing trend by tuning in to this episode.

Dr. Carla Cerami talks about the growing trend of alternative meats and its possible implications on children’s nutrition and health. Does it pose a risk on the deficiency of certain vitamins and minerals? What kinds of alternative meats are currently available? Tune in to this episode to learn more.