I. Introduction 1. Building a New Life, One Microbe at a Time – Why this Handbook is Essential For centuries, microorganisms were viewed through a lens of fear and hostility. From Leeuwenhoek’s first glimpses of “animalcules” to Pasteur’s germ theory, our relationship with microbes has oscillated between fascination and warfare. The 20th century, with its...
II. Diet and Nutrition 1. Dietary Fiber Intake a) Why Fiber Matters? Feed your microbes, not just your stomach! This is where we start. Dietary fiber is one of the most crucial nutrients for gut microbiota health. Unlike proteins, fats, and simple carbohydrates, fiber cannot be digested by human enzymes. Instead, it travels relatively intact...
II. Diet and Nutrition 2. High-Fat Diet a) Understand the Fat-Microbiota Link Fat feeds you – but what is it feeding inside you? High-fat diets, particularly those rich in saturated and trans fats, are associated with negative changes in the gut microbiota. While fats are essential macronutrients, excessive intake – especially from processed foods, red...
