If you love your fruit and veg, you might think you already eat a wide variety. But can you claim to eat 30 different fruit and veg each week? That’s the new advice from experts, who have found that eating 30 different fruit and veg across one week can help with gut health, boosting our microbiome; the plethora of bacteria inside us that’s said to have a huge impact on our health.
In a study, people who ate 30 different types of plant each week had more diverse microbiomes*. That might seem like a tall order – until you read our experts’ ways to make it a lot easier...
Swap your morning cuppa
‘Having a cup of warm water and freshly squeezed lemon every morning is a great way to kickstart the digestive system while flushing toxins out and providing an injection of vitamin C at the same time,’ says Abigail Ireland, a nutrition coach.
Berries for your gut
Blueberries are a superfood, rich in antioxidants** and prebiotics which contribute to healthy gut bacteria. Add them to everything, or snack on frozen ones as a treat. Add to oats instead of sugar. ‘Frozen berries warmed gently with thick yogurt on top makes a scrumptious dessert,’ says Heather Rosa, dean of the institute for optimum nutrition. Make sure you go for different berries, too. Raspberries can help beat constipation, while gooseberries are rich in antioxidants and fibre.
Blending it all up
This story is from the March 23, 2020 edition of WOMAN'S OWN.
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