17/03/2026
Continuing our Gut Health Week, today we’re focusing on one of the biggest influences on your microbiome — diet.
A diet rich in dietary fibre and whole foods helps support a healthy balance of gut bacteria.
Foods that nourish beneficial gut microbes include:
• Vegetables
• Fruits
• Whole grains
• Legumes
• Fermented foods like yoghurt or kimchi
Eating patterns similar to a Mediterranean-style diet, which emphasises plant foods and healthy fats, are known to support greater microbial diversity in the gut.
More diversity in gut bacteria generally means a stronger and more resilient digestive system.
Tomorrow we’ll share how movement and exercise also help improve gut health.