Biohacking Academy #3: Human Microbiome

Our bodies harbor a huge array of micro-organisms that include bacteria, single-celled organisms known as archaea, fungi, and viruses. Together these are dubbed the human microbiota. Your body’s microbiome is all the genes your microbiota contains. And your body’s microbiome contains 90% of your body’s DNA. Yes, 90%!

Your microbiome is critical to immune system function, as well as providing nutrients to cells, brain function, energy levels, and weight management. Naturally fermented foods can help improve the health of your gut microbiome, which is the 100 trillion or so bacteria and microorganisms that live in your digestive tract.

Join us on November 11 to learn about fermented foods, their history, and how they affect your gut microbiome. You’ll learn about the different types of fermented foods, their qualities, and what to look for when shopping for fermented foods. You’ll also get to sample Garden Goddess krauts and kvass.

About the Presenter
Suzette Smith is the founder of Garden Goddess Ferments, Phoenix's only fermented food company. Garden Goddess Ferments specializes in lacto-fermented foods and drink with a mission to provide fermented foods in a way to bring health, healing and positive energy to a sick world. Garden Goddess Ferments is committed to create and be a voice for future generations that food is medicine and provide a safe working environment for people with special needs and/or disabilities.

Note about the Location
On the north side of McDowell Road and 17th Street, there is a big blue sign for the Aqua Night Club. Turn north at the sign to enter the parking lot. Curve around to the right, and the McDowell Market & Coffee is in the middle of the building.