Today, the topic of gut health and the microbiome is heard everywhere. We hear about the need to maintain microflora, drink kefir, buy supplements and eat more fiber. However, it is easy to get confused in this stream of information. On the shelves of pharmacies and supermarkets we are greeted by dozens of bright jars that promise instant improvement in digestion and immunity. But do all these products really work the same?

Summer and early autumn are traditionally associated with fresh vegetables, fruits and various berries. It seems completely natural to change the heavy winter diet to light salads. However, modern science considers this change in diet not just as a way to get vitamins, but as the most important tool for nourishing our "superorgan" - the intestinal microbiome.

Most of us have tried to lose weight at least once in our lives. We count calories, weigh every serving, give up our favorite foods, and exhaust ourselves with strict diets. But why is it that for some people, just looking at a dessert is enough to gain weight, while others can eat cake at night and stay slim?

Have you promised yourself to give up sweets on Monday, but by Wednesday your hand is reaching for a chocolate bar or a bun? We tend to blame it on weak willpower, fatigue, or “bad genes.” However, modern science proves that the real mastermind behind our food cravings lies deep within us.