Making sure that you have a diverse and thriving microbiome can help not only with your physical and mental health, but can prevent things like the urge to over-eat, and can help regulate your digestive system. Luckily there are many tools at your disposal. You can start by: •Cutting out sugar and avoiding processed foods: Fast digesting sugars are digested so quickly that your little microbes don’t get a chance to take a bite out of them. Additionally, hungry microbes will resort to munching away at the lining in your intestine, which can lead to inflammation. Try to alter your diet to include more foods with complex sugars, to ensure a happy and healthy microbiome. •Incorporating fermented foods: Fermented foods are another great source of probiotics. There are several options that are a great source of good bacteria. Kombucha is becoming a very popular source of probiotics. You can also eat things like pickles, kimchee, and unsweetened yogurt to ensure that you’re getting enoug...