{"product_id":"cultured-how-ancient-foods-can-feed-our-microbiome-hardcover","title":"Cultured: How Ancient Foods Can Feed Our Microbiome - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKatherine Harmon Courage\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA revealing look at the 300 trillion microorganisms that keep us healthy--and the foods they need to thrive\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - \u003cb\u003eMeet your microbiome: \u003c\/b\u003e What it is, how it works, and why it's essential for our immune system--and overall health \u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003eGut-friendly food traditions: \u003c\/b\u003e 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) \u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003eCutting-edge science: \u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Equal parts science explainer, culinary investigation, and global roadmap for healthy eating, \u003ci\u003eCultured \u003c\/i\u003eoffers a wealth of information for anyone interested in making smart food choices in our not-so-gut-friendly modern world.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKatherine Harmon Courage\u003c\/b\u003e is a contributing editor for \u003ci\u003eScientific American\u003c\/i\u003e and a journalist whose work has appeared in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWired, National Geographic\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePopular Science\u003c\/i\u003e, among other publications. Courage has been covering the microbiome beat since 2009. Her first book, \u003ci\u003eOctopus!: The Most Mysterious Creature in the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e, was published in 2013, and her writing about experimental immune treatments was featured in \u003ci\u003eThe Best American Science and Nature Writing 2013\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Colorado.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 9.1 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 12, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765499494688,"sku":"9781101905289","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/802c8fca764cb986f8ca506ebdb1edde.webp?v=1780271848","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/cultured-how-ancient-foods-can-feed-our-microbiome-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}