EP 945B - Ancient Foods that Keep Your Microbiome Healthy




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Summary: What's the best way to feed our all-important microbiome -- those 300 trillion microorganisms that keep us healthy?These days, probiotic yogurt and other "gut-friendly" foods line supermarket shelves. But, what's the best way to feed our all-important microbiome -- those 300 trillion microorganisms that keep us healthy? In her book, Cultured: How Ancient Foods Can Feed Our Microbiome, Katherine Harmon Courage investigates that question and presents a deep dive into the ancient food traditions and the latest research for maintaining a healthy gut. Katherine joins Dr. Roizen to explain why a healthy microbiome is critical for overall health, which foods help the microbiome thrive, and how you can make smart food choices in our not so gut-friendly modern world. Bonus How to Cope with Your Diagnosis