Food and mood -2

And you were right! The number goes up and down, but on average we're thought to have around 39 trillion bacterial cells in the body, according to the Weizmann Institute in Israel. The interesting  thing is they think that there are only 30 trillion human cells in the body. 

So there's more bacteria than human in ime?

Well, maybe just you, Dan! Now, before the bacteria take over completely, let's look over today's words one more time.

Gut was first. It means 'the stomach and other organs which digest our food'. But here's an extra tip- the word can also mean 'bravery' when used in the plural. You've got guts, Neil, wearing that crazy shirt in this office!

Why thank you. Maybe I don't feel any anxiety about how I look!  Anxiety was our second word, and it means 'fear or worry'. The adjective is anxious. 

You know what makes me anxious? Germs. I wash my hands fifty times a day. I can't stand the idea of getting ill from all the germs around here. 

Yes, germs are tiny organismas, and usually refers to those which carry disease. But as we heard, certain germs are good for you!

Especially, those which are in fermented food. That's food which has gone through a process where sugars turn into acids and alcohol. They often taste sour of bitter. 

We also talk about germenting alcoholic drinks. Beer and wine are fermented. 

Does that mean I should make them a part of my diet? A diet not noly means 'a healthy eatidng plan', but can also mean 'the foods and drinks consumed by an individual or group'. Which country has the best diet, Neil?

Well, in my opinion the Japanese diet. It's my favourite anyway- very varied and plenty of fermented food!

And finally we had- it's not rocket science- it's simple to understand. An example?

Brewing beer isn't rocket science- you just need hops, yeast and patience.