Pickles, Probiotics, and Why Rotten Food Is Good For You

Probiotics eat our food for us and help us digest. Gross? Or amazing?? Hank explains why we need bacteria and how cool it is. Like SciShow? Want to get cool things to put on your walls, cover your torso and hold your liquids? Check out our awesome products over at DFTBA Records: Or help support […]

How the food you eat affects your gut – Shilpa Ravella

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-the-food-you-eat-affects-your-gut-shilpa-ravella 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. And 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 […]