Breast milk naturally contains special compounds that can nourish the infant’s microbiome, which may help explain why breastfed infants are less likely to become obese as children.2077 This benefit appears to be limited to those who didn’t receive antibiotics during the breastfeeding period, however, underscoring the importance of our gut flora for weight control.2078 Breast is best, but after weaning, what should we eat, and what should we avoid to promote a healthy, slimming microbiome?
