My guess is the welfare of the bacteria living in our colons was not a topic for discussion at your last social gathering – but that may change. Within our intestines live trillions of organisms that are so important to our health and survival that they should be thought of as a vital organ – just like our livers or kidneys.
Eating healthy can be very easy if you plan ahead. In our home I always make sure that I have a well-stocked pantry and refrigerator so that I am able to make some of my family's favorite meals without making a special trip to the supermarket. These are some of the ingredients that I always have available so I can prepare a wide variety of quick and easy meals.