Shilpa Ravella Discusses How The Food You Eat Affects Your Gut

The bacteria in our guts can break down food the body can’t digest, produce important nutrients, regulate the immune system, and protect against harmful germs. We know a healthy gut microbiome needs a variety of bacterial species. While we can’t control all the factors that go into maintaining a healthy gut microbiome, we can manipulate the balance of our microbes by paying attention to what we eat. Shilpa Ravella shares the best foods for a healthy gut in this TED video.