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A week of holiday junk food could derail your gut microbiome—but there's hope

Treat your gut to some roughage.

veggie pizza

Eat delicious foods like pizza, but add fibrous veggies to them.

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We’re right between Christmas and New Years—that time of the year when we often allow ourselves to indulge in deliciously sweet and savory treats. For one week out of the whole year, that’s absolutely fine. Moderation is key to maintaining a healthy diet all year round.

But it’s important not to completely neglect your fruits

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