Additives are added to processed food to keep it fresher for longer but these might unexpectedly affect the health of the microbes in our guts.

A diverse microbiome is key for our overall wellbeing, as it influences everything from our mood to our metabolism and our brain health, and processed food can have a harmful impact.

Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara explained further. 

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Additives are added to processed food to keep it fresher for longer but these might unexpectedly affect the health of the microbes in our guts.
A diverse microbiome is key for our overall wellbeing, as it influences everything from our mood to our metabolism and our brain health, and processed food can have a harmful impact.
Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara explained further.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE

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Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert explains how additives are affecting your gut microbiome

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