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How the food you eat affects your gut - Shilpa Ravella

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The bacteria in our guts can break down food the body can’t digest, produce important nutrients, regulate the immune system, and protect against harmful germs. And while we can’t control all the factors that go into maintaining a healthy gut microbiome, we can manipulate the balance of our microbes by paying attention to what we eat. Shilpa Ravella shares the best foods for a healthy gut.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Shilpa Ravella
Director
Andrew Foerster
Script Editor
Mia Nacamulli
Animator
Andrew Foerster
Storyboard Artist
Andrew Foerster, James Turner
Art Director
James Turner
Designer
James Turner
Illustrator
James Turner
Character Designer
James Turner
Associate Producer
Jessica Ruby
Content Producer
Gerta Xhelo
Editorial Producer
Alex Rosenthal
Narrator
Addison Anderson

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