The bacteria that live in our intestines number in the trillions and they make up our gut microbiome. Those bacteria play a critical role in maintaining our health. We always want the good bacteria to outnumber the bad bacteria. Good bacteria produce substances that help to keep us healthy…….they fight inflammation, improve insulin sensitivity, and even help us to maintain a healthy weight. Bad bacteria do just the opposite. Our gut microbiome is harmed by eating sugar, by an