You can order your free copy of the Little Book of Life now. However the chapter summaries below give a brief overview:
Chapter 1: The ultimate food processor
Meet the powerhouse of your body; the area where food turns into fuel, providing vital energy and maintaining health on a regular basis: the digestive system. A well-functioning digestive system is absolutely critical to good overall health – so get to know yours with this handy guide to each of the constituent organs, and an overview of their important functions.
Chapter 2: Little things make a big difference
Now you’ve been introduced to your digestive system, it’s time to meet some of the billions of residents living within it – your intestinal bacteria. Did you know that there are more bacteria in your large intestine than there are humans on this planet? So it’s only polite to get to know them – and to be able to distinguish the good from the bad. This section separates the beneficial bacteria from the potentially harmful, and outlines the vital role of the ‘good guys’ in your gut.
