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What’s Up With the Bacteria in Your Gut?
What’s Up With the Bacteria in Your Gut?
The overuse of antibiotics, eating processed foods, and a generally sanitized lifestyle in industrialized nations is contributing to people's ill health and many modern plagues.
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3 - 12+
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Biology, Health, Social Studies
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Beneficial Gut Bacteria
Gut bacteria, which form our microbiome, play an essential role in our emotional health as well as our physical health. Fiber-rich prebiotic foods, like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains as well as probiotic fermented foods are recommended for our micr
Darryl Leja
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October 19, 2023
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