Oh, This Gut. A Guide to the Digestive Tract and Its Inhabitants

Shedding light on complicated terms like microbiome, this book clearly explains the role of fiber in our diet and dispels numerous myths about nutrition. Today, most people are aware of the impact of the gut on our health, well-being, and psycho-emotional state, as well as its association with diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, or Parkinson’s. However, existing sources of information are extremely difficult to comprehend or do not offer realistic solutions at all. To untangle this complex issue, twin sisters Alana and Lisa McFarlane fully immersed themselves in the study of digestion and spoke with the best professionals in the field — scientists, researchers, doctors, dietitians, and other nutrition experts. In their book, they engagingly and wittily discuss what our inner “animal world” consists of, how the mind and body are connected, how the gut affects sleep, anxiety, immunity, and skin, and provide practical tips and useful hacks for improving gut health.