Did you know that 2-4 pounds of who you are is bacteria that lives in your digestive tract? Whoa! That is kind of cool, right?! When we hear the word bacteria, most of us think about little microscopic bugs that can make us really sick - but most of the bacteria on planet earth are friendly! These friendly bacteria we call probiotics, are actually crucial to the health of our bodies, our soil and our planet. Bacteria are our buddies! Collectively, they are called the microbiome. We have friendly bacteria in our mouth, in our nose, on our skin and even in our eyeballs but most of it exists in our digestive tract. Simply put, Buddies In My Belly are the friendly bacteria in our bellies that play a crucial role in our overall health. Buddies In My Belly: a story about probiotics is an entertaining story about the amazing world of probiotics. It’s fun and educational for a 4-year-old or a 40-year-old. Get to know the Buddies: Lactie, Biffie, Strepie and Ba-Silly and how to feed and take care of them for a happy and healthy body. From children and parents to teachers and healthcare professionals, Buddies In My Belly creates a language we can all use to talk about this important topic. Buddies In My Belly: a story about probiotics includes a FREE tear-out Buddies In My Belly Food Chart to put on your fridge! 8 x 8 inch hardcover Made in the USA