Your Microbiome and a Taco Recipe

And help me choose new topics Having a bit of trouble? [View this email in your browser](. [Forward this email to a friend](. Dear {NAME}, The human gut has a diverse collection of microorganisms making up around 1,000 species, and each one of us has our own unique collection. Yet, simply put, our bacteria are what we eat. Eat fiber, and the fiber-munching bacteria multiply, and we get more anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer short-chain fatty acids. Eat less fiber, and our fiber-eating bacteria starve off. We now know that when it comes to gut flora, it doesn’t seem to matter where we live, whether we’re male or female, or how old or skinny we may be. What matters is what we eat. Diet can rapidly and reproducibly alter the bacteria in our gut. Check out the [topic page]( for more information and watch videos such as [How to Cultivate a Healthy Gut Microbiome with Food]( and [Prebiotics: Tending Our Inner Garden](. [Microbiome]( [Recipe: Lentil Quinoa Tacos ]( Recipe: Lentil Quinoa Tacos These lentil quinoa tacos are packed with fiber, which is what our good gut bacteria thrive on. It’s their fuel source. When we eat whole plant foods, like fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains, we are telling our gut flora to be fruitful and multiply. Prepare your favorite fixings and serve these tacos on corn tortillas or over chopped greens. Check out the [free recipe]( and watch a video on how it’s made on our [Instagram](. [Recipe]( What Topics Should I Cover? I have a whole list of topics I’m getting ready to dive into during my next round of video research, but I also want to hear from you. What health and nutrition topics are you hoping to see in an upcoming video? Take this [one question survey]( to submit your idea. As I explain in my new [Behind the Scenes]( video, three elements are necessary for a good video: adequate research on the topic, substantial and non-biased studies, and a captivating angle. I might not be able to get to every topic requested, but I will do my best. [Take the Survey]( [Thank You for Your Support ]( Thank You for Your Support Thank you to everyone who donated to our Spread the Health campaign this month. Your generosity exceeded our goal! Every dollar helps sustain this work and support the research, writing, and promotion of all of the health and nutrition information you appreciate. There are also many free ways you can support our work. [Read about them]( on the blog. “I enjoy volunteering at NutritionFacts. It’s been an exciting journey since I started as a Chinese language editor about a year ago. I’m thrilled to be part of a platform that makes science-based nutrition knowledge accessible to everyone. While we can’t change the availability of healthier food options worldwide, the opportunity to provide people with evidence-based information that can help them improve their health is truly inspiring. My favorite recipe is overnight oats made with soy milk, fresh blueberries, cacao powder, flaxseed powder, and a mix of nuts.” —Nina Manukian [The Exercise Myth for Weight Loss]( [The Exercise "Myth" for Weight Loss]( Why is it so hard to outrun a bad diet? [The Secret to Weight Loss Through Exercise]( [The Secret to Weight Loss Through Exercise]( Exercise ramps up appetite, which helps explain why calories burned don’t necessarily equal calories lost. So, how can we lose weight through physical activity? [ Is Longevity Genetic? ]( [Is Longevity Genetic?]( Based on a study of thousands of pairs of twins, only about 25 percent of the difference in lifespan among people is genetically determined. [ Live Q&A TODAY ]( Live Q&A: March 28 My next live Q&A is on March 28 at 3 pm ET. Tune in on our [YouTube]( channel, [Instagram]( page, or directly on [NutritionFacts.org]( where you can also find links to [past live Q&As](. I was recently interviewed by Lewis Howes for his podcast, The School of Greatness. [Check it out.]( P.S. We are running a 20% off sale on printed copies of our popular [Evidence-Based Eating Guide]( available in [English]( [Spanish]( and [Chinese](. As a current subscriber, you can also download our free [Daily Dozen Meal Planning Guide](. Yours in Evidence-Based Nutrition, Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM [NutritionFacts.org]( [Forward This Email to a Friend]( [ HLL Series ]( [ HNTA ]( Support Us [Donate]( [Our Supporters]( [Donor Rewards & Recognition]( Get the Books [How Not to Die]( [The How Not to Die Cookbook]( [How Not to Diet]( [The How Not to Diet Cookbook]( [How to Survive a Pandemic]( [How Not to Age]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Spotify]( [Website]( Copyright © 2024 NutritionFacts.org, All rights reserved. You are receiving this e-mail because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: NutritionFacts.org P.O. Box 11400Takoma Park, MD 20913 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.