It may seem daunting, but it isn’t impossible!
Dr. B shares easy ways to sneak plants into each meal.
But if youre confused about where to start, we get it.
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Let us assure you, an improved gut microbiome doesnt come from afad diet.
Heres the gut-healthy weekly habit he wants you to try.
But theres a reason why the veggie-forward Mediterranean diet has been named the best diet for gut health.
Recent research suggests that eating five different servings of plants each day may help improve your long-term health.
How many different types of plants should you be eating a week?
We all know the diversity of plants is key to better gut health, Bulsiewicz said.
Theyre all a vehicle to deliver [a] diversity of plants to your gut microbiome, he explained.
This is a fitting choice, as all of these seeds aid in healthy digestion.
We think Bulsiewicz would love our highly ratedStrawberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothiefor this reason.
Next up is beans.
and can help keep you satiated, as theyre loaded with protein.
OurNo-Cook Black Bean Saladis easy to recommendthe 30-minute meal is a favorite amongEatingWellreaders.
Why would you choose just one?
Theyre all so lovely, he said.
This means that blackberries, raspberries, strawberries and blueberries are on the list.
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