Henry Grabar

So I assume if we all humans have these microbes all over us and in us, every other living thing must too that we see.

So I assume if we all humans have these microbes all over us and in us, every other living thing must too that we see.

So I assume if we all humans have these microbes all over us and in us, every other living thing must too that we see.

You know, as I was looking through your book, I landed on something that I'm not sure exactly how this fits into this discussion, but I'd never even heard of this, about nutrient density and how it's diminishing since over the last several decades? Can you explain what that is and some examples and then how it fits into this discussion?

You know, as I was looking through your book, I landed on something that I'm not sure exactly how this fits into this discussion, but I'd never even heard of this, about nutrient density and how it's diminishing since over the last several decades? Can you explain what that is and some examples and then how it fits into this discussion?

You know, as I was looking through your book, I landed on something that I'm not sure exactly how this fits into this discussion, but I'd never even heard of this, about nutrient density and how it's diminishing since over the last several decades? Can you explain what that is and some examples and then how it fits into this discussion?

I'd never heard of that. And according to you, it says that you would have to eat four carrots today to get the same amount of magnesium from one carrot in 1940.

I'd never heard of that. And according to you, it says that you would have to eat four carrots today to get the same amount of magnesium from one carrot in 1940.

I'd never heard of that. And according to you, it says that you would have to eat four carrots today to get the same amount of magnesium from one carrot in 1940.

So when people take an antibiotic to help kill whatever bad thing is causing them to be sick, an antibiotic will kill lots of things, I assume lots of microbes within the body. So can you talk about that?

So when people take an antibiotic to help kill whatever bad thing is causing them to be sick, an antibiotic will kill lots of things, I assume lots of microbes within the body. So can you talk about that?

So when people take an antibiotic to help kill whatever bad thing is causing them to be sick, an antibiotic will kill lots of things, I assume lots of microbes within the body. So can you talk about that?

I've been talking to Jake Robinson. He is a microbial ecologist, and the name of his book is Invisible Friends, How Microbes Shape Our Lives and the World Around Us. And there is a link to that book in the show notes. Appreciate it, Jake. Thanks for taking the time. Cheers, Mike. Thanks for having me on. A lot of people who think they have a food allergy actually have a food intolerance.

I've been talking to Jake Robinson. He is a microbial ecologist, and the name of his book is Invisible Friends, How Microbes Shape Our Lives and the World Around Us. And there is a link to that book in the show notes. Appreciate it, Jake. Thanks for taking the time. Cheers, Mike. Thanks for having me on. A lot of people who think they have a food allergy actually have a food intolerance.

I've been talking to Jake Robinson. He is a microbial ecologist, and the name of his book is Invisible Friends, How Microbes Shape Our Lives and the World Around Us. And there is a link to that book in the show notes. Appreciate it, Jake. Thanks for taking the time. Cheers, Mike. Thanks for having me on. A lot of people who think they have a food allergy actually have a food intolerance.

If you suddenly, for example, develop a reaction to a certain food or beverage, you're probably intolerant, not allergic. Allergies generally start in childhood and they might even disappear over time. Allergies involve the immune system and are generally more serious. Food intolerances tend to increase with age and are more of a digestive matter and usually just a nuisance.

If you suddenly, for example, develop a reaction to a certain food or beverage, you're probably intolerant, not allergic. Allergies generally start in childhood and they might even disappear over time. Allergies involve the immune system and are generally more serious. Food intolerances tend to increase with age and are more of a digestive matter and usually just a nuisance.

If you suddenly, for example, develop a reaction to a certain food or beverage, you're probably intolerant, not allergic. Allergies generally start in childhood and they might even disappear over time. Allergies involve the immune system and are generally more serious. Food intolerances tend to increase with age and are more of a digestive matter and usually just a nuisance.

The most common food intolerances are lactose, gluten, and MSG. A lot of people develop intolerances for sulfites, too. That's the compound found in beer, wine, and champagne and is sometimes added to dried fruit or canned foods as a preservative. If any of those things make you itchy, congested, or swollen, you're intolerant, but not allergic. And that is something you should know.

The most common food intolerances are lactose, gluten, and MSG. A lot of people develop intolerances for sulfites, too. That's the compound found in beer, wine, and champagne and is sometimes added to dried fruit or canned foods as a preservative. If any of those things make you itchy, congested, or swollen, you're intolerant, but not allergic. And that is something you should know.