We evolved from these bacteria and microorganisms. And they've adapted to live inside our intestines in a nice warm place, and we're doing all the things that we can't do. So it's very much part of our bodies. You don't have to know about the genetic makeup of every single plant in your garden. There are some general rules you can do, even if the detail is incredibly complex.
“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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