First diet book connecting the microbiome with healthy weight loss; featuring an easy wellness program with a 3-phase diet.

The Food Forum convened a public workshop on February 22-23, 2012, to explore current and emerging knowledge of the human microbiome, its role in human health, its interaction with the diet, and the translation of new research findings into tools and products that improve the nutritional quality of the food supply. The Human Microbiome, Diet, and Health: Workshop Summary summarizes the presentations and discussions that took place during the workshop. Over the two day workshop, several themes covered included: The microbiome is integral to human physiology, health, and disease. The microbiome is arguably the most intimate connection that humans have with their external environment, mostly through diet. Given the emerging nature of research on the microbiome, some important methodology issues might still have to be resolved with respect to undersampling and a lack of causal and mechanistic studies. Dietary interventions intended to have an impact on host biology via their impact on the microbiome are being developed, and the market for these products is seeing tremendous success. However, the current regulatory framework poses challenges to industry interest and investment.

A healthier microbiome begins by changing your diet and your lifestyle Cultivating a healthy gut is the key to better overall health and well-being. The Microbiome Diet Reset will get you on the right path with easy, affordable recipes you can make in minutes as well as practical recommendations to rehabilitate and maintain a well-balanced microbiome. From sour 'n' spicy Kimchi to hearty Four Bean Chili, this combined cookbook and meal plan delivers everything you need to kick-start a bacteria-friendly microbiome diet. You'll boost your metabolism and your immune system while enjoying more fresh vegetables, fermented foods, beans, and whole grains. Reset with this microbiome diet--your gut will love you for it! The Microbiome Diet Reset features: Restorative recipes--Discover dozens of delicious prebiotic-packed and probiotic-friendly microbiome diet options. Meal planning--Explore two weekly menus, including one for regular eaters and one that's FODMAP-friendly for those with sensitive stomachs. Essential extras--Get a brief overview of your microbiome, time-saving tips and tricks, sample shopping lists, and more. Boost immunity and improve digestion with The Microbiome Diet Reset.

“A concise, entertaining book that demystifies the benefits of balanced microbes through healthier eating” by a physician and professor of epidemiology.(Kirkus Reviews)

Diet, Microbiome and Health, Volume 11, in the Handbook of Food Bioengineering series, presents the most up-to-date research to help scientists, researchers and students in the field of food engineering understand the different microbial species we have in our guts, why they are important to human development, immunity and health, and how to use that understanding to further promote research to create healthy food products. In addition, the book provides studies that clearly demonstrate how dietary preferences and social behavior significantly impact the diversity of microbial species in the gut and their numeric values, which may balance health and disease. Highlights research discoveries on how gut microbiota influence and are impacted by health and disease Includes information on and examples of healthy foods Discusses gut microbiota in autism, GI disease, neuropsychiatric disorders, obesity and metabolic disease Explores the barrier function of the gut Examines how food preferences impact gut microbiota

Lasting Weight Loss And Problem-Free Digestion Begin With A Healthy Microbiome Today more than 70 million Americans suffer from digestive issues, with two in three adults considered overweight. Recent studies show that successful weight loss and a calm digestive system begin with a healthy microbiome--the good bacteria that live in your gut and influence everything from weight to mood. But knowing exactly how to begin a microbiome diet can be difficult. Luckily, registered dietitian and digestive health specialist Danielle Capalino has helped her clients do exactly that. Now, the microbiome diet expert delivers the guidance she offers in her New York based private practice straight to your home with The Microbiome Diet Plan. With clear explanations of the microbiome/weight-loss relationship, and an actionable plan to begin restoring and repairing your microbiome today, The Microbiome Diet Plan makes it easier than ever to begin your journey towards a healthier microbiome and a slimmer waistline. A structured 2-phase meal plan takes the guesswork out of what to eat during the first six weeks on the microbiome diet 125+ simple, affordable, and delicious recipes keep you soothed and satisfied well beyond the initial meal plan Practical weekly menus and shopping lists are designed for real schedules, with plenty of microbiome diet friendly grab-and-go meals, make-ahead tips, and options for leftovers Accessible and effective, The Microbiome Diet Plan will have you on your way to a more balanced microbiome and healthier weight sooner than you think.

The author of Gutbliss and one of today’s preeminent gastroenterologists distills the latest research on the microbiome into a practical program for boosting overall health. Michael Pollan’s widely discussed New York Times article, “Some of My Best Friends Are Germs,” was just the tip of the iceberg. The microbiome—the collective name for the trillions of bacteria that live in our gut—is today’s hottest medical news topic. Synthesizing the latest findings, Dr. Robynne Chutkan explains how the standard Western diet and lifestyle are starving our microbiome, depleting the “good bugs” that keep us healthy and encouraging overgrowth of exactly the wrong type of bacteria. The resulting imbalance makes us more prone to disease and obesity and negatively affects our metabolism, our hormones, our cravings, our immunity, and even our genes. But beyond the science, what sets this book apart is Dr. Chutkan’s powerful three-level program for optimizing your gut bacteria for good health. Dr. Chutkan shares: Why hand-sanitizing gels and antibiotics are stripping our bodies of their natural protective systems Essential prebiotics and probiotics Recipes with ingredients that replenish the microbiome for each rehab level Cutting-edge research on the connection between the microbiome and the brain An intro to the stool transplant, the superfix for a severely troubled microbiome Dr. Chutkan is one of the most recognizable gastroenterologists working in America today, and this is the first book to distill the research into a practical, effective plan for replenishing our microbiomes. The Microbiome Solution will bring welcome relief to the millions who want to grow a good “gut garden”—and enjoy healthier, happier lives.