Probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics: the garden of microbes in the gut

Probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics: the garden of microbes in the gut

July 4, 2023 at 7:01 am EDT (Illustrations by Chelsea Conrad/The Washington Post) Comment on this storyComment Think of your gut microbiome as an intestinal garden, teeming with trillions of bacteria, viruses and fungi that play a crucial role in your health. Whether the beneficial microbes in your gut thrive or are displaced by unwanted … Read more

A forager and a nutritionist team up to reveal natural medicine in their own garden

Photos of dandelions

Foraging is the process of identifying and gathering wild plants, berries, nuts, roots and seeds to eat and use as health remedies. While humans had been foraging for millennia until supermarkets and health clinics sprung up, this ancient practice is now a popular way to eat smarter and improve your health. Once you learn which … Read more