“It Takes Guts” is a documentary that talks about the obesity epidemic, and how microbes play a crucial role in affecting the overall size of an individual. “Microbes are defined as single-cell organisms so tiny that millions can fit into the eye of a needle. They are the oldest form of life on earth”. Microbes are mostly found in the guts. In fact, according to the documentary, geneticist Tim Spector states that we are creatures that evolved from microbes and we can not possibly live without them. In order to lose weight one must not go on a diet, instead, they must consume food that will benefit the microbes. Some of the foods that are beneficial towards the microbes are the following: leeks, bananas, blueberries, beans, and kale. The gut
