Beyond Macros: Unveiling the Microbiome’s Impact on Meal Planning

Beyond macros: microbiome diet 

Our microbiome is influenced by factors such as what we eat, how much we move, and even our stress levels. There’s evidence that the Western-type diet which includes a lot of highly processed foods, like sweets, sodas, packaged meals, convenience snacks, and alcohol can lead to more of the unhealthy bacteria in the gut. 

To support a healthy gut, it’s important to get good sleep, reduce stress, and include pre and probiotics in your meals. Probiotics are live bacteria or yeast that we can get from foods. Prebiotics are compounds in food that feed our good bacteria, fostering growth and better balance. Eating a whole foods based diet, rich in the following foods can help support a healthy gut microbiome, better influencing your food choices and meal planning.

• Fermented foods: fermented pickles, kimchi, sauerkraut, yogurt, kefir, miso, tempeh. 
• Non-starchy vegetables: garlic, onion, artichokes, leeks, asparagus. 
• Whole grains: oats, rice, wheat, barley.
• Nuts, seeds, lentils.

Microbiome boosting recipes

So are you ready to boost your microbiome health and enhance your meal planning? Try out one (or all!) of these recipes this week.

Purple Sauerkraut

A bright and tangy side dish which contains natural probiotics to boost the healthy bacteria in your gut!

Tofu and Broccoli Bowl

This bowl is full to the brim with plant-based goodness. Your gut will be more regulated and your tummy perfectly satisfied. 

Apple Oatmeal

An amazing way to start the day with vegetarian protein and healthy bacteria fueling oatmeal and apples. 

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