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Is Your Gut Bacteria Making You Fat?

The difference between skinny people and heavy ones might be the bacteria in their belly

by Frances Vega  |  1 COMMENT

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An Apple a Day
An Apple a Day Apples contain pectin, a type of fiber shown to increase certain types of bacteria (and -- bonus -- may improve your digestive plumbing), according to microbiologist Andrea Wilcks. Her research on the benefits of apples found that eating them regularly (think: an apple a day), creates an ideal environment in your gut for maintaining a good balance of microorganisms.

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