There are as many bacterial cells in our body as there are human cells. Every time we go to the toilet and produce a stool sample, we become more human. The microbiome is this community of microorganisms that make us happy or sad. Their job is to produce chemicals that send signals out and breaks down food.
“Our food decisions,” writes Dr. Tim Spector in his new book, Food for Life, “are the single most important modifiable factor in preventing common diseases and staying healthy.” But how do we know we’re making the right choices? In this episode, we dig into what scientists like Tim have learned about what we should eat — and why.
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