Authored by: Mel Drossos Art by: Grace Liu Do some foods make you feel bloated and sluggish, while others give you an immediate boost of energy? This sensation means that your gut-brain axis is doing its job. This bi-directional communication network, in tandem with the gut lining, plays a major role in our body’s response to food. Together, they protect us from systemic inflammation by serving as strong barriers that limit toxins from overwhelming our bodies [1]. However, the modern Western...