Author: Mary Roach
If you have ever wondered what happens to the food you eat after you gulp it down, this book is for you. Mary traces the path of the food through your alimentary canal and out. She seems to have a predilection for "gross" topics and you will find much of the book devoted to subjects like "gas" and the other wonders of the lower intestine. You will learn about the power of saliva in killing bacteria that debunks the common misconception that sipping a drink from someone else's glass can result in their germs being transmitted to you. More interesting is the whole section on the bacteria that thrives in our large intestine and the role it plays in keeping us healthy.
Overall, if you can stomach the gross stuff, this book will entertain and educate you.
If you have ever wondered what happens to the food you eat after you gulp it down, this book is for you. Mary traces the path of the food through your alimentary canal and out. She seems to have a predilection for "gross" topics and you will find much of the book devoted to subjects like "gas" and the other wonders of the lower intestine. You will learn about the power of saliva in killing bacteria that debunks the common misconception that sipping a drink from someone else's glass can result in their germs being transmitted to you. More interesting is the whole section on the bacteria that thrives in our large intestine and the role it plays in keeping us healthy.
Overall, if you can stomach the gross stuff, this book will entertain and educate you.
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