Inflammation may begin in the gut and weave through the body, contributing to illness.
Meanwhile, optimizing gut health means going beyond RDAs.
A diverse gut microbiome is an important marker of gut health.
For example,seaweed contains important fibers for gut healththat are not present in terrestrial plants.
But these so-called imperfect foods may be even more nutritious and adept at fighting inflammation than their attractive counterparts.
These plants, although physically scarred by their struggles, may beespecially healthful for our gut.
They degrade toxic substances and defend us against deadly germs.
By taking simple steps daily, we cansupport these microbesthat do so much to support us.
