Cultured: How Ancient Foods Can Feed Our Microbiome Audiobook (Free)

A revealing go through the 300 trillion microorganisms that maintain us healthy–and the meals they need to thrive

These days, probiotic yogurt and other ‘gut-friendly’ foods line supermarket shelves. But what’s the best way to give food to our all-important microbiome–and what is a microbiome, anyway?

In this participating and eye-opening book, technology journalist Katherine Harmon Courage investigates these queries, presenting a deep dive in to the ancient food traditions and the most recent study for about Cultured: How Ancient Foods Can Feed Our Microbiome keeping a healthy gut. Topics include:

* Meet your microbiome: What it is, how it works, and why it’s needed for our immune system–and general health

* Gut-friendly food customs: A led tour of artisanal makers of yogurt, kimchi, kefir, kombucha, olives, cocoa, and various other vibrant, ancient foods from all over the world that feed our microbiome (along with basic recipes for wondering at-home cooks)

* Cutting-edge science: A first-hand take a look at a number of the top lab services where microbiologists are working to better understand the individual gut and how to feed it once and for all health

Equal parts science explainer, culinary investigation, and global roadmap for healthy eating, Cultured offers a wealth of information for anyone thinking about making smart food choices in our not-so-gut-friendly modern world.

Includes a Bonus PDF of quality recipes.