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A revealing look at the 300 trillion microorganisms that keep us healthy - and the foods they need to thrive These days, probiotic yogurt and other "gut-friendly" foods line supermarket shelves. But what's the best way to feed our all-important microbiome - and what is a microbiome, anyway In this engaging and eye-opening book, science journalist Katherine Harmon Courage investigates these questions, presenting a deep dive into the ancient food traditions and the latest research for maintaining a healthy gut. Courage's insights include: Meet your microbiome: What it is, how it works, and why it's essential for our immune system--and overall health Gut-friendly food traditions: A guided tour of artisanal makers of yogurt, kimchi, kefir, kombucha, olives, cocoa, and other vibrant, ancient foods from around the world that feed our microbiome (along with simple recipes for curious at-home cooks) Cutting-edge science: A first-hand look at some of the top lab facilities where microbiologists are working to better understand the human gut and how to feed it for good health Equal parts science explainer, culinary investigation, and global roadmap for healthy eating, Cultured offers a wealth of information for anyone interested in making smart food choices in our not-so-gut-friendly modern world.
About the Author
Katherine Harmon Courage is an award-winning freelance journalist and editor who traded in the wilds of New York City for those of Colorado. From there she works as a contributing editor for Scientific American magazine and also writes for The New York Times, Wired, Popular Science, Gourmet, Prevention, ESPN The Magazine and others. Her work ranges from breaking science news to features about food. And she has dabbled in podcasts, blogging and video along the way.
Her first book, "OCTOPUS! The Most Mysterious Creature In the Sea" was published by Current, a division of Penguin. Her second book, "CULTURED" will be published in 2016 by Pam Krauss Books, an imprint at Clarkson Potter, Penguin Random House.
Her work is also featured in "The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2013."
Visit her website to learn more: www.katherinecourage.com
Follow her on Twitter: @KHCourage for more about health, science and food.
