This book was written by two Sweden girls (sisters? friends? other?) who also write a blog together at www.foodpharmacy.blog and was a really fun book to read, although their little interruptions of monologue were a little silly. This book is based off their blog.

It is about foods, inflammation, and your digestive system... (down to your colon)...and how to keep it healthy with good bacteria. Some stuff I already knew, but I actually did learn a lot more. Food goes into your small intestine first, then travels down into your large intestine and into your colon. Foods high in carbs never reach your large intesine to feed the good bacteria unless they are surrounded with fiber and/or fat. They will otherwise be processed in your small intestines, which releases insulin hormones and throws your blood sugar out of whack and also starves your good bacteria in your lower intestine so the bad guys can take over, causing inflammation, which is the start of ALL disease. Fiber and good fats with your meals or snacks slows down the breakdown of thise carbs and gives it time to make it all the way down.

They throw a recipe into just about every chapter, and I eventually want to try them all. I did make the Food Pharmacy's Welcome Shot (whew...very strong) and the Luke Skywalker Kale Chips (delicious!).

For me, this book was a very inspirational read. It encourages you to focus on what you can have, rather than what you cannot have. Take it slow! Add to your diet one good thing and focus on that for a while, then add another, and another. It's okay to eat your old way on occasions. We are only human, and live in a real world of distractions and real limited time. There's just so many good tips and helpful hints, I practically have the whole ebook highlighted. ( )