26/03/2024
A recent study by the American Gut project has found that people who eat more than 30 different plant based foods per week have a more diverse and healthier microbiome than those who eat 10 or lower.
A 2021 survey found that in the UK, only 33% of adults and just 12% of 12-18 year olds currently manage that weekly target.
Here are 3 easy ways to increase your plant intake:
🫘🫛 Add more fibre with beans and legumes
Adding chickpeas, butter beans or broccoli to soups or casseroles is a great way to diversify your plate.
🍓🫐 boost your prebiotic intake with berries
Prebiotics act as a microbial fertiliser, helping to grow and stimulate good bacteria. This gut goodness can be found in fruits and veggies! So why not add some blueberries to your yoghurt each morning?
🥗🍜Flavourful fermented veg
Research shows that different types of fermented foods such as kefir, kimchi and sauerkraut contain a range of microbes to help boost your microbiome diversity. They’re also rich in good bacteria helping restore your microbiome health. Fermented foods are a great addition to a salad or noodle recipe!
