Five pounds
“Human bodies carry more than 100 trillion bacteria of single celled organisms—up to five pounds-worth!” exclaims Jill Taft, founder of Logic Products. While we typically associate germs like bacteria with something bad, this isn’t always the case. In fact, exposure to germs is not only necessary to develop a strong immune system, it’s essential for brain function. The next time you practice the five-second rule, eat with a clean conscience!
Many of the bacteria we rely on are so important that food manufacturers are now starting to launch more and more germ-enriched foods, like probiotic-enhanced drinks and snacks. The following list are all bugs you can consider friends.
from Reader's Digest http://ift.tt/2u19oHv
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