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A revealing look at the 300 trillion microorganisms that keep us healthy—and the foods they need to thrive

These days, probiotic yogurt and other gut-friendly foods line supermarket shelves. But what's the best way to feed our all-important microbiome—and what is a microbiome, anyway?
 
In this engaging and eye-opening book, science journalist Katherine Harmon Courage investigates these questions, presenting a deep dive into the ancient food traditions and the latest research for maintaining a healthy gut. Courage’s insights include:

   • Meet your microbiome: What it is, how it works, and why it's essential for our immune system--and overall health
   • Gut-friendly food traditions: A guided tour of artisanal makers of yogurt, kimchi, kefir, kombucha, olives, cocoa, and other vibrant, ancient foods from around the world that feed our microbiome (along with simple re

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      Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
      Published 12 February 2019
      ISBN-13 9781101905289
      978-1101905289
      ISBN-10 110190528X
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      Health: Diets and nutrition Dietetics and nutrition Microbiology (non-medical)

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A revealing look at the 300 trillion microorganisms that keep us healthy—and the foods they need to thrive

      These days, probiotic yogurt and other gut-friendly foods line supermarket shelves. But what's the best way to feed our all-important microbiome—and what is a microbiome, anyway?
       
      In this engaging and eye-opening book, science journalist Katherine Harmon Courage investigates these questions, presenting a deep dive into the ancient food traditions and the latest research for maintaining a healthy gut. Courage’s insights include:

         • Meet your microbiome: What it is, how it works, and why it's essential for our immune system--and overall health
         • Gut-friendly food traditions: A guided tour of artisanal makers of yogurt, kimchi, kefir, kombucha, olives, cocoa, and other vibrant, ancient foods from around the world that feed our microbiome (along with simple re

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