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Does your gut microbiome affect how healthfully you age? It appears so

A quality diet rich in plant foods — vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds — supports your gut (and the rest of you) with an array of nutrients and, critically, fiber, including the prebiotic fiber that feeds beneficial gut microorganisms. (Tyger Williams / The Philadelphia Inquirer / TNS)

Plus, registered dietitian nutritionist Carrie Dennett shares a few tips on how to support a healthy gut and healthy aging.

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