A story for teachers, health professionals, parents and carers to teach primary school aged children the vital importance of guarding gut health because the microbiome is something we can influence by what we eat and how we live. Through a grandmother explaining it to her grandchildren they can learn and understand how to make the best choices.

Visits to Gran are always special to Zac and Zara. They know she cares for them and wants the very best for their lives. Gran teaches them what is going on inside their bodies and how they can choose to stay healthy and feel well. The latest science shows that good guts are essential to long, active lives because so many health conditions are influenced by our gut heath; so learning about food will help them thrive. We are all equipped with a friend called Mikey, who protects us every day, as long as we keep him strong. Practical worksheets are provided to aid the use of this material and subject. They could form the basis of a useful school or home project.