Stop Eating Your Favorite Foods for Better Gut Health!

We all have our favorite foods that we keep in our pantry or refrigerator week after week. While that may be convenient, it is not the best for health. Diversity in foods leads to a healthier microbiome because different types of foods feed different types of gut bacteria, promoting a broader and more resilient ecosystem in the digestive tract. A landmark study from the American Gut Project found that people who eat 30+ different plant foods per week have significantly more microbial diversity than those who eat fewer than 10.

 Different Fibers Feed Different Microbes: Plant foods contain a wide range of fiber types (prebiotics)—like inulin, pectin, cellulose—that each nourish specific bacterial species. A diverse fiber intake = more species of beneficial bacteria can thrive.

More Microbial Species = Stronger Resilience: A diverse microbiome is more resistant to imbalances, such as overgrowth of harmful bacteria, yeast, or pathogens. It supports immune balance, inflammation control, and nutrient production.

Varied Phytochemicals = Broader Support: Colorful fruits, veggies, herbs, and spices contain polyphenols and other compounds that selectively encourage beneficial microbes and discourage harmful ones.

Gut Diversity = Better Mood & Brain Health: A richer microbiome leads to more short-chain fatty acids (like butyrate), which support the gut lining and even impact neurotransmitter function.

Here are some easy ways to add variety to your meals:

• Eat a rainbow of fruits and vegetables weekly

• Rotate whole grains, beans, nuts, seeds

• Include fermented foods like kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi

• Use a variety of spices and herbs in meals

If you are looking to improve your gut health and overall well-being, are wrestling with auto-immune issues, fatigue, anxiety, bloating, cholesterol, high blood sugar or more, reach out to Timbrel Natural Health, LLC and lets chat or book a consultation. Visit us at timbrelnaturalhealth.com.

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