Healing Through What You Eat

Many of us misunderstand health because we don’t fully grasp who we are. The truth is, “you” are not just you. You’re a living ecosystem made up of trillions of microbes. In fact, 90% of the cells in your body aren’t human. And 99% of the genes inside you belong to something else entirely.

Your gut, your mouth, your skin—even the invisible cloud around you—is home to an astonishing variety of microscopic life. Your health depends on them.

Your body is a battleground for microbes. When the good ones win, your immune system strengthens and your body recovers faster. But when harmful microbes take over, your health can quickly fall apart.

The foods that nourish your beneficial microbes—foods that suit your body’s unique makeup—are what we call healing foods. And when you eat those healing foods, your body begins to heal itself. That’s the power of food-based healing.

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