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Book The Completely New Guide To Microbiome Diet For Weight Loss And Gut Health For Beginners And Dummies

Download or read book The Completely New Guide To Microbiome Diet For Weight Loss And Gut Health For Beginners And Dummies written by Jasmine Nunes and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-10-24 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thе "mісrоbіоmе" refers tо thе collection оf mісrооrgаnіѕmѕ рrеѕеnt іn а person's іntеѕtіnеѕ. Thеѕе mісrооrgаnіѕmѕ іnсludе bасtеrіа, fungі, аnd аrсhаеа. Hаvіng а dіvеrѕе rаngе оf "gооd" gut flоrа benefits а реrѕоn'ѕ health. Thе mісrоbіоmе dіеt іѕ a рlаnt-bаѕеd diet thаt may рrоmоtе bеnеfісіаl mісrооrgаnіѕmѕ in thе gut. A diverse mісrоbіоmе rеduсеѕ thе rіѕk оf ѕоmе dіѕеаѕеѕ, and рrоbіоtісѕ саn improve thе symptoms оf conditions, ѕuсh as IBS аnd есzеmа. Hоwеvеr, ѕtudіеѕ hаvе not vеrіfіеd the hеаlth benefits оf the mісrоbіоmе dіеt ѕресіfісаllу. The Microbiome Diet is а thrее-рhаѕе program аіmеd at hеlріng уоu lоѕе wеіght by rеѕtоrіng gut hеаlth. It wаѕ dеvеlореd bу Dr. Rарhаеl Kеllmаn, а bоаrd-сеrtіfіеd рhуѕісіаn specializing іn gut hеаlth. It'ѕ bаѕеd on thе іdеа thаt еаtіng the rіght foods wіll hеlр keep your gut microbiome hеаlthу - which is instrumental tо уоur оvеrаll hеаlth. Thе fооd уоu рut into уоur bоdу саn influence thе bасtеrіа іn уоur gut аnd thіѕ саn affect the lіkеlіhооd оf weight gаіn or, indeed, ѕtауіng lean and fіghtіng fit. In other wоrdѕ, а bаlаnсеd microbiome can hеlр maintain а hеаlthу body wеіght, but аn іmbаlаnсеd one mау extract more еnеrgу than уоu, аddіng on еxtrа pounds. Bоth aging аnd а hіgh-fаt dіеt bоth арреаr tо саuѕе ѕіgnіfісаnt changes to thе mісrоbіоmе; іt соuld bе ѕаіd thаt а hіgh-fаt diet іѕ аlmоѕt ассеlеrаtіng aspects оf mісrоbіоmе аgіng аѕ wеll аѕ соntrіbutіng tо ѕуѕtеmіс іnflаmmаtіоn, which іѕ а knоwn drіvеr оf аgіng. Eаt mоrе оf probiotic foods tо іnсrеаѕе уоur hеаlthу gut bасtеrіа.Nоt оnlу рrоbіоtіс fооdѕ аrе grеаt fоr gut bасtеrіа аnd wеіght loss. Thе probiotic fооdѕ саn bе juѕt аѕ good fоr thе gut mісrоbеѕ. Thеѕе are mоѕtlу fiber оr complex carbs. Yоu will fіnd thаt whole grains, vеggіеѕ, уоgurt, and fruits саn have рrеbіоtісѕ.

Book The Complete Guide to Weight Loss

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Weight Loss written by Paul Waters and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-11-03 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Western world over 50% of the population is categorised as overweight or obese. Many people join a gym or employ a personal trainer because they want to lose weight. The obesity epidemic is continuing to grow, and more clients are being referred to fitness professionals to help them lose weight – and these clients often have very complicated relationships with food and exercise. The difficulty for instructors and clients alike is that the weight loss business has brought with it a wealth of data and information to try to sift through, ranging from good evidence-based research to extreme fad diets. Few know who to trust or where to start. This guide cuts through the myths and provide straightforward, down to earth advice that is not biased and can be easily implemented. There is no single solution to weight loss, and each person's journey is different. This book is a toolkit of resources - a one stop shop - to use to help each individual achieve their goals and make weight loss a reality. The Complete Guide to Weight Loss takes a holistic approach - demonstrating how changes to mindset, diet, lifestyle and exercise routines can all be used to lose weight safely and effectively. This is a practical book – and includes goal setting forms, exercise tests for clients, example food diaries, healthy food ideas, recipe ideas, functional and effective exercise programmes and links to additional resources. This is the most comprehensive yet understandable book on weight loss available to fitness professionals and their clients, packed with simple, down to earth and easy to apply research-based advice for a sustainable routine to lose weight safely and effectively.

Book Foam Rolling For Dummies

Download or read book Foam Rolling For Dummies written by Mike D. Ryan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-01-07 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A full-color, step-by-step guide to get fit, prevent injury and end pain using your foam roller Foam rolling is not just a fad; if you’re active in sport or work out regularly, you know how crucial it is to keep your muscles limber and pain-free to stay active and mobile. As a form of Myofascial Release Therapy, foam rolling is an effective technique for unlocking your tight muscles and restrictive myofascial connective tissue. Foam rolling helps increase your overall body mobility and joint range of motion, decreases pain and shortens recovery times—and it generally supercharges your body to reap the benefits of your active lifestyle! Written in an easy-to-follow, no-jargon style by NFL physical therapist and trainer for 26 years Mike Ryan, Foam Rolling For Dummies shares proven roller tips usually reserved for professional athletes to help you quickly restore healthy harmony between your muscles and joints. Once you know the science behind foam rolling, you’ll understand how to use specific body-rolling techniques to address specific problems and goals, whether they’re eliminating painful muscle trigger points, loosening tight fascia, improving body flexibility, or just relaxing muscles faster after a workout. Enhance athletic performance Improve injury prevention Learn rapid roller techniques Manage fibromyalgia Reduce soft tissue injuries Understand your myofascial system Reduce painful muscles Whether you want to maximize your fitness program, manage your muscle pain or pursue other health goals, this guide puts on a roll for an enhanced body—and an enhanced life.

Book The Holistic Rx

    Book Details:
  • Author : Madiha M. Saeed
  • Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
  • Release : 2017-10-13
  • ISBN : 1442279443
  • Pages : 439 pages

Download or read book The Holistic Rx written by Madiha M. Saeed and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-10-13 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to some reports, about half of all adults and children have one or more chronic health conditions. One in four adults has two or more chronic health conditions. And, sadly, these numbers continue to grow at an alarming rate. The Holistic Rx offers the reader with one or more chronic health conditions or symptoms easy-to-follow evidence-based approaches to healing their ailments by targeting inflammation and its underlying root causes. Dr. Madiha Saeed covers the foundations of good health like digestive health and detoxification, and the Four Big S’s (stress management, sleep strategies, social and spiritual health), along with disease-specific supplements homeopathy, acupressure, aromatherapy, , other holistic remedies to achieve lasting good health and wellness. The first part of the book addresses the root of chronic illness—inflammation—and examines its underlying causes and possible treatment approaches that focus on the whole body rather than just the affected area. In the second part of the book, she first advises the reader on adjusting their holistic approach to their health conditions based on their individual needs. Then, after briefly describing various integrative approaches, she provides an A-to-Z guide to holistic and integrative treatment of over 70 chronic illnesses, conditions, and symptoms. For each condition, she outlines a healing plan that begins with digestive health and detoxifications and the four S’s specific to that organ system and covers the additional alternative, holistic, and complementary approaches that are most effective for that condition. This ready resource will help the whole family address their most common complaints and promotes a healthy, balanced lifestyle that focuses on overall wellness.

Book Gut Health Hacks

Download or read book Gut Health Hacks written by Lindsay Boyers and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-07-27 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Bloating. Heartburn. Weight gain. Frequent visits to the restroom. It's no surprise: bad gut health can have a big impact on your daily life. But what if there were quick and easy ways to improve your digestive system so you could feel your best every day? In Gut Health Hacks, you'll find 200 practical tips and tricks to support good bacteria and achieve a balanced gut microbiome. From ways to hack your meals to simple lifestyle changes, you'll find tips and tricks like: consuming ginger has a calming sensation for your digestive tract and can relieve gas and bloating; sipping some ginger tea before bedtime can lead to a restful night's sleep; mental stress leads to digestive stress; and much more! From improved mental health to weight loss to resolved digestion issues, balanced gut health can make all the difference. Now you can start feeling your best today with a little help from Gut Health Hacks"--

Book Anti Inflammation Diet For Dummies

Download or read book Anti Inflammation Diet For Dummies written by Morris and published by For Dummies. This book was released on 2011-09-06 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trusted information and healthy, delicious recipes to fight inflammation Low-grade inflammation is a condition inside the body, directly related to diet, that slowly wears on the body, facilitating chronic diseases like arthritis, diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. Also, the latest research has detected a correlation between inflammation and conditions like severe allergies, asthma, and even cancer. Anti-Inflammation Diet For Dummies takes a preventative dietary approach to fighting inflammation by stimulating natural healing with anti-inflammatory foods and supplements. It reveals the causes of inflammation and provides a how-to prescription for eliminating it through diet changes, stress reduction, and healthy weight loss. Defines what inflammation is, how it develops, and its associated risks Outlines foods and supplements rich in natural inflammation-fighting agents 100 healthy and delicious recipes loaded with anti-inflammatory agents Anti-Inflammation For Dummies is an invaluable resource to help you make smart diet choices by avoiding problematic foods that instigate the inflammatory process, and arms you with knowledge and delicious recipes to get on the road to a healthier you.

Book CBD For Dummies

    Book Details:
  • Author : Blair Lauren Brown
  • Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
  • Release : 2021-07-07
  • ISBN : 1119674727
  • Pages : 68 pages

Download or read book CBD For Dummies written by Blair Lauren Brown and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-07-07 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An informative, easy-to-understand resource that unveils the mysteries of CBD CBD has emerged as a popular health product, but what's all the fuss about? CBD For Dummies reveals the reasons for the surge in interest about cannabidiol (CBD) and explains how to buy and use this remarkable product safely and responsibly. In an accessible, no-nonsense manner, author Blair Lauren Brown lays out the facts about CBD and outlines the many health conditions that may be helped by using CBD oil. This book covers topics that people new to CBD have questions about. Highlights include: What CBD oil is and how it works in the body How to buy CBD from a reputable source and understanding a product's potency Knowing what conditions can be eased with CBD, including muscle pain, inflammation, autoimmune conditions, eating disorders, mental health disorders, and neurological conditions Preparing your own CBD edibles Perfect for anyone interested in understanding the therapeutic potential of CBD, CBD For Dummies introduces you to everything you need to know about this cool compound.

Book The New Microbiome Diet Plan for Beginners and Dummies

Download or read book The New Microbiome Diet Plan for Beginners and Dummies written by Bronson Wilfred and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-03 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The gastrointestinal microbiota comprises hundreds of trillions of bacteria, viruses and fungal organisms that inhabit your intestines and live symbiotically with you. When the microbiome is disrupted, a cascade of complications can ensue, including allergies and food sensitivities, mental health problems, weight gain, irritable bowel syndrome and autoimmune diseases.The complete Microbiome Cookbook provides you with the information and recipes to support a flourishing gut population. Follow the program in this book and you will gain the many benefits of having a healthy microbiome to naturally: - Improve digestion- Neutralize toxins- Quell inflammation- Support immunity- Boost metabolism

Book Eat to Live

    Book Details:
  • Author : Joel Fuhrman
  • Publisher : Little, Brown Spark
  • Release : 2011-01-05
  • ISBN : 0316183202
  • Pages : 192 pages

Download or read book Eat to Live written by Joel Fuhrman and published by Little, Brown Spark. This book was released on 2011-01-05 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hailed a "medical breakthrough" by Dr. Mehmet Oz, Eat to Live offers a highly effective, scientifically proven way to lose weight quickly. The key to Dr. Joel Fuhrman's revolutionary six-week plan is simple: health = nutrients / calories. When the ratio of nutrients to calories in the food you eat is high, you lose weight. The more nutrient-dense food you eat, the less you crave fat, sweets, and high-caloric foods. Eat to Live has been revised to include inspiring success stories from people who have used the program to lose shockingly large amounts of weight and recover from life-threatening illnesses; Dr. Fuhrman's nutrient density index; up-to-date scientific research supporting the principles behind Dr. Fuhrman's plan; new recipes and meal ideas; and much more. This easy-to-follow, nutritionally sound diet can help anyone shed pounds quickly-and keep them off. "Dr. Furhman's formula is simple, safe, and solid." --Body and Soul

Book Intermittent Fasting For Dummies

Download or read book Intermittent Fasting For Dummies written by Janet Bond Brill and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-12-03 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lose weight and belly fat, prevent disease, boost metabolism, and live longer! So, you want to begin an intermittent fasting plan and embark on a leaner, healthier and longer life? You probably have already heard about this wildly popular health and fitness diet plan. Intermittent fasting continues to be one of the top Google trending diet searches of the year. The truth is that intermittent fasting programs are popular because they are much easier to maintain than traditional, highly restrictive, calorie-controlled diets. Scientific studies show that intermittent fasting can have extraordinary health benefits such as: Promoting weight and body fat loss (especially stubborn belly fat) Stabilizing blood sugar levels, reducing insulin resistance, and managing diabetes Increasing resistance to stress and suppressing inflammation Improving cardiovascular health including lowering resting heart rate, blood pressure and “bad” cholesterol levels Supporting brain health and improving memory Fighting premature aging Fostering a healthier gut Boosting psychological well-being If you are ready to get on the intermittent fasting bandwagon, then here is the perfect step-by-step guide to following an intermittent fasting plan of your choice. Whether it’s the 16:8 method, the Warrior intermittent fasting plan; the Alternate Day intermittent fasting plan; the 5:2 method; or the Eat-Stop-Eat intermittent fasting plan. Too good to be true? No, but the trick―as with everything―is doing it in a safe and effective way and Intermittent Fasting For Dummies makes that easy, providing tried and true evidence-based advice and information about the five most popular methods and 40+ recipes that will suit any lifestyle or diet. Nutrition and fitness expert―and internationally recognized specialist in disease prevention―Janet Bond Brill shows you how to choose the method that suits you best, as well as guiding you through the science behind intermittent fasting, including how it ignites your fat-burning potential, promotes cellular repair, increases the production of growth hormone, and reduces insulin and blood sugar levels. Choose the right plan and stick to it Make more than 40 healthy and delicious nutritionist-approved meals Lose weight and body fat and keep it off Improve overall health and prevent disease Wherever you are in your health journey―seeking weight loss, getting fitter, living a disease prevention lifestyle or building muscle―Intermittent Fasting For Dummies shows you how to make the science of "too good to be true" into a truly effective part of your regular, healthy routine.

Book The Microbiome Solution

    Book Details:
  • Author : Robynne Chutkan, MD
  • Publisher : Penguin
  • Release : 2015-08-25
  • ISBN : 0698193911
  • Pages : 306 pages

Download or read book The Microbiome Solution written by Robynne Chutkan, MD and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-08-25 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of Gutbliss and one of today’s preeminent gastroenterologists distills the latest research on the microbiome into a practical program for boosting overall health. Michael Pollan’s widely discussed New York Times article, “Some of My Best Friends Are Germs,” was just the tip of the iceberg. The microbiome—the collective name for the trillions of bacteria that live in our gut—is today’s hottest medical news topic. Synthesizing the latest findings, Dr. Robynne Chutkan explains how the standard Western diet and lifestyle are starving our microbiome, depleting the “good bugs” that keep us healthy and encouraging overgrowth of exactly the wrong type of bacteria. The resulting imbalance makes us more prone to disease and obesity and negatively affects our metabolism, our hormones, our cravings, our immunity, and even our genes. But beyond the science, what sets this book apart is Dr. Chutkan’s powerful three-level program for optimizing your gut bacteria for good health. Dr. Chutkan shares: Why hand-sanitizing gels and antibiotics are stripping our bodies of their natural protective systems Essential prebiotics and probiotics Recipes with ingredients that replenish the microbiome for each rehab level Cutting-edge research on the connection between the microbiome and the brain An intro to the stool transplant, the superfix for a severely troubled microbiome Dr. Chutkan is one of the most recognizable gastroenterologists working in America today, and this is the first book to distill the research into a practical, effective plan for replenishing our microbiomes. The Microbiome Solution will bring welcome relief to the millions who want to grow a good “gut garden”—and enjoy healthier, happier lives.

Book Probiotics  Prebiotics  and Synbiotics

Download or read book Probiotics Prebiotics and Synbiotics written by Ronald Ross Watson and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2015-09-23 with total page 940 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Synbiotics: Bioactive Foods in Health Promotion reviews and presents new hypotheses and conclusions on the effects of different bioactive components of probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics to prevent disease and improve the health of various populations. Experts define and support the actions of bacteria; bacteria modified bioflavonoids and prebiotic fibrous materials and vegetable compounds. A major emphasis is placed on the health-promoting activities and bioactive components of probiotic bacteria. - Offers a novel focus on synbiotics, carefully designed prebiotics probiotics combinations to help design functional food and nutraceutical products - Discusses how prebiotics and probiotics are complementary and can be incorporated into food products and used as alternative medicines - Defines the variety of applications of probiotics in health and disease resistance and provides key insights into how gut flora are modified by specific food materials - Includes valuable information on how prebiotics are important sources of micro-and macronutrients that modify body functions

Book Primal Moms Look Good Naked

Download or read book Primal Moms Look Good Naked written by Peggy Emch and published by Victory Belt Publishing. This book was released on 2013-06-04 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a society where pregnant women laugh, cry, and commiserate about their unavoidable and unsightly pregnancy symptoms, it seems crazy to suggest that these symptoms are actually avoidable. In Primal Moms Look Good Naked, Peggy Emch challenges conventional pregnancy wisdom—that the fate of a pregnant woman and new mothers is ugly and undesirable—and explains how eating the foods we were designed to eat can reduce or even eliminate most of the embarrassing signs new mothers go to extremes to cover up. Supported by scientific research, observational accounts of traditional peoples, and her own journey into vibrant health, Emch explains how a beautiful pregnant body is a reflection of the mother and baby's good health. Each chapter focuses on a different common pregnancy complaint, identifies causes, and details ways to prevent and repair them. Some of the topics include: • Stretch marks • Cellulite • Varicose and spider veins • Diastasis Recti • Flabby belly • Skin problems Emch incorporates her years of experience and research into a practical plan for achieving and maintaining excellent physical health and, consequently, good looks throughout pregnancy. In Primal Moms Look Good Naked, Emch reveals • How a Paleolithic diet can heal your skin tone, color, and texture • How pregnancy cravings and trips to the ice cream aisle in the middle of the night are not normal symptoms of pregnancy • How stretch marks and cellulite are signs of dietary insufficiencies • How the junk we eat and the healthy food we don't affects not only our bodies, but also the bodies of our babies • How just a little bit of weight bearing exercise each week can transform our aging bodies into beautiful, youthful ones Primal Moms Look Good Naked is a complete guide for women seeking a healthy pregnancy and baby. It includes a full nutritional guide, recipes, and an exercise program suitable for women of all athletic abilities.

Book The 30 Day Heart Tune Up

Download or read book The 30 Day Heart Tune Up written by Steven Masley and published by Center Street. This book was released on 2014-02-04 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow this step-by-step program to optimize your cardiovascular health, boost your energy, slim your waistline, and heat up your sex life — all while enjoying sixty delicious recipes! ​ Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of Americans today. But, the good news is that everyone-regardless of size, genetics, gender, or age-can treat arterial plaque and prevent heart attacks and strokes with this book. The keys to the program are shrinking arterial plaque, improving circulation, and strengthening your heartbeat. The tools in this book include heart-healing foods, exercise that strengthens the heart and arteries, stress management, and a customized heart-friendly supplement plan. The 30-Day Heart Tune-Up program is easy, fast, and could even be called sexy. Dr. Masley devotes a chapter to showing how improving heart health enhances sex drive and function in both men and women.

Book Intermittent Fasting Transformation

Download or read book Intermittent Fasting Transformation written by Cynthia Thurlow and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-03-15 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the customized nutrition plan that will help you be lean, fit, more youthful, sexier, and full of energy—at every stage of life. Designed specifically for women, this individualized six-week intermittent fasting program is the sustainable solution to help you feel and look your absolute best. Based on the scientifically proven 16:8 fasting model, what makes this program unique is that it is geared toward your hormonal needs at every stage in life–whether you are cycling or in perimenopause, menopause, or beyond. Intermittent Fasting Transformation will help you: • lose weight steadily and burn fat without hunger, cravings, or plateaus–and keep it off • balance your hormones for better metabolic health and wellness, while easing symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause • experience a huge boost in physical and mental energy all day long • learn what foods best support weight loss, detoxification, and overall health • lift brain fog and help you sleep better • put aging in reverse . . . and so much more. Cynthia Thurlow, a nurse practitioner and an internationally known women’s health expert whose viral TEDx Talk has received more than 10 million views, developed this breakthrough plan after entering perimenopause in her forties. Intermittent fasting didn’t just help her lose weight; she had more energy, fewer cravings, and lower blood glucose levels. Thurlow has now worked with thousands of women in her private practice to make her unique program of intermittent fasting work for them, too. With meal plans and 50 recipes, along with advice for supercharging your fast, this plan will transform your life, slow down the aging process, and help you reclaim your health and well-being.

Book Visualizing Nutrition

    Book Details:
  • Author : Mary B. Grosvenor
  • Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
  • Release : 2009-11-16
  • ISBN : 0470197587
  • Pages : 749 pages

Download or read book Visualizing Nutrition written by Mary B. Grosvenor and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-11-16 with total page 749 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive book provides nutritionists with an easy-to-understand overview of key concepts in the field. The material is presented along with vivid images from the National Geographic Society, illustrations, and diagrams. Numerous pedagogical features are integrated throughout the chapters, including Health and Disease, Wellness, and Making Sense of the Information that make the material easier to understand. By following a visual approach, nutritionists will quickly learn the material in an engaging way.

Book The Lose Your Belly Diet

Download or read book The Lose Your Belly Diet written by Travis Stork, M.D. and published by Ghost Mountain Books. This book was released on 2016-12-27 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We want to be healthy. We want to be lean. And we want to lose that annoying fat around our bellies! We can achieve ALL of these goals with The Lose Your Belly Diet. Based on exciting new research about the dramatic benefits of vibrant gut health and a diverse gut microbiome, this plan nurtures your gut while helping you burn off excess weight and harmful belly fat. This plan is built around a very clear, research-based concept: Eating food that nourishes and protects the microbes in your gut paves the way for weight loss, a slimmer middle, and better overall health. It’s not just about weight loss. Having great gut health is linked to good health throughout your body. Scientists in this rapidly growing field are finding connections between gut microbes and the immune system, weight loss, gastrointestinal health, , allergies, asthma, and even cancer. With every study that’s published, scientists become more convinced that having a healthy gut leads to having a healthy body. We’re accustomed to thinking of bacteria as bad—and some are—but most of the bacteria and microbes in our guts do amazing things, like working with our immune system to fight disease and helping our bodies digest food. Not only can’t we live without them, but as their numbers and diversity increase, so too does our health. In this book, we look at all of the ways you can improve your own gut health, starting with the food you eat. My diet recommendations, meal plans, and recipes will help feed and protect your gut microbes. And we look at the many other steps you can take to support your beneficial bacteria, from avoiding unnecessary antibiotics to changing the way you think about dirt and germs. Even the choices you make about how you bring your children into the world can have an impact on your family’s microbiomes. In The Lose Your Belly Diet, we’ll cover all the bases, giving you everything you need to know to make dramatic changes in your GI health, your weight, your belly fat, and your overall health.