Good bacteria day.

My first official act of the day involved going to get new mulberry leaves for our silk worm, Tickle. S/he likes it green, too.

Before I got out of bed, I scanned my Happy Healthy friend's facebook page and learned that today is "good bacteria day."

Having the right mix of bacteria in your gut may give you more energy and keep you healthier. Eating fermented foods (I should have some Miso for lunch!) fiber, and going low on sugar can help.

Here's some of the articles Happy Healthy found:

http://www.npr.org/2012/06/13/154914381/fermentation-when-food-goes-bad-but-stays-good

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/06/13/154913334/finally-a-map-of-all-the-microbes-on-your-body

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http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Madonna+secret+longevity+Good+bacteria/6618208/story.html

If it's good enough for Madonna, it's good enough for me!