75%
of microbiome diversity is determined by plant variety — more than any other dietary factor.
AMERICAN GUT PROJECT · 2018 · n=11,336
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of microbiome diversity is determined by plant variety — more than any other dietary factor.
distinct plant types per week is the threshold above which microbial diversity measurably improves.
more short-chain fatty acid producers in eaters of 30+ plants/wk vs. ≤10.
“The single greatest factor that determines the health of your microbiome is the diversity of plants in your diet.”
Around 70% of the immune system lives in the gut. A diverse microbiome means better defence against infection.
A variety of fibers supports regularity and a healthy gut lining.
Polyphenols and antioxidants from plants reduce the chronic inflammation linked to many modern diseases.
Supplemental to the usual categories (vegetables, fruits, grains…). Colours map to families of phytochemicals.
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