This weeks plan shows that increasing your fiber intake and taking care of your gut can be easy.

I dont know about you, but I sometimes have a hard timegetting enough fiberin my typical day.

Why is getting enough fiber important?

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Because its crucial for a variety of body functions, including gut health.

It might surprise you to learn thatgut health isnt just about your gut.

So lets jump in and increase our fiber intake this weekwithout overthinking it.

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Plus, it has a delicious, punchy ginger-soy-miso dressing to tie everything together.

Serve it with a little rotisserie chicken on the side.

Blending it all with the chickpeas, miso and coconut milk gives it a silky texture.

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Serve it with a crusty whole-wheat baguette.

The tempeh, plus fiber-rich kale, makes it great for improving gut health.

Some Parmesan and basil sprinkled on top ensure that its super-flavorful too.

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Serve it over brown rice to catch the sauce.

Thursday: Roasted Squash & Lentil Kale Salad

Kaleis a gut-health superstar.

Be sure to massage the kale to make it tender and easier to chew.

Recipe image of a Roasted Squash & Lentil Kale Salad

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Friday: Piled-High Veggie Sandwich

Its the end of the week.

We all deserve an easy dinner.

Lets make a sandwich, but not just any sandwichone thats packed with gut-healthy veggies and fiber.

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Your gut will thank you.

I wish you all a great week, and I hope you enjoy this dinner plan.

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