You’ve probably heard of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. At the foundation of the pyramid is our need for shelter and food. Even if you’re a real New Orleanian and you think about food a lot, there’s a pretty good chance you don’t spend too much time pondering the 40 trillion bacteria living in your gut….

If you’re like most Americans, and an even greater percentage of New Orleanians, you’ve got concerns about your weight. One of the contributors to issues with our weight, and health, is sugar. But sugar-free products don’t taste all that great. And substituting sugar with synthetic chemicals is not a popular solution. Believe it or not,…