Many have hypothesized that bacteria and other ‘friendly’ live microorganisms consumed through the diet can play an important role in health. Reduction in dietary microbe consumption has likely contributed to an ‘impoverished’ gut microbiota, which may lead to improper immune system development and an increase in chronic diseases, among other […]
Microbes
Should There Be More Microbes on Your Plate?
Our diets provide us with the building blocks we need to stay healthy and fight disease. The nutrients in foods and beverages can be tallied up to know if we are getting what our bodies need. Yet what if a nutrient has been overlooked? For instance, friendly microbes in raw […]