To help Rosy learn healthy eating habits, we tell her about the creatures in her stomach. Millions upon millions of friendly critters not only work to keep her insides feeling good, but they also help her brain function and her body fight off bad critters. The microbiome! These critters get sick when Rosy eats too much sugar. But they love fruits, veggies, beans, and nuts. “The creatures are screaming for chickpeas, Rosy,” I find myself saying at lunch. “They are saying, ‘Please, please, Rosy. Give us more chickpeas. More chickpeas.’ ”
