The lose your belly diet : change your gut, change your life
(Book)

Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-229) and index.

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.

Based on new research about the dramatic benefits of vibrant gut health and a diverse gut microbiome, the Lose Your Belly Diet nurtures your gut while helping you burn off excess weight and harmful belly fat.