A breakthrough diet book from New York Times bestselling author In The Skinny Gut Diet, New York Times bestselling author Brenda Watson draws the surprising connection between weight gain and an underlying imbalance of bacteria in the gut. She uses current scientific research to outline how balancing the digestive tract--what Watson refers to as the gut factor--is the most overlooked weight-loss secret today. The Skinny Gut Diet demonstrates the lifestyle factors that create a bacterial imbalance in the first place, outlining a plan for healthy digestion that readers can immediately implement. The plan within this book is simple- curtail sugar consumption and eat more healthy fats, living foods, and lean protein. A straightforward method from an experienced author, this diet has shown dramatic results, both in losing pounds and in lowering cholesterol and other dangerous levels in the body. The Skinny Gut Diet promises that readers who follow this plan will- 1. Absorb fewer calories from food 2. Experience fewer cravings 3. Store less fat