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Eating 30 plants a week: your how-to guide

Eating 30 plants a week: your how-to guide

Research as part of the American Gut Project found that eating 30 different plants a week could have a positive effect on your gut health. And unlike the 5-a-day ​guideline, plant varieties aren’t limited to fruit and veg – they include wholegrains, legumes, nuts, seeds – and a few added extras. Here’s how to incorporate 30 plants a week into your diet.

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Why 30 plants a week?

Still unsure? Here’s everything you need to know about why and how to eat 30 plants a week.

Learn about the count

Empower your pantry

12 plant-powered store-cupboard essentials

Stock your kitchen cupboard with these handy ingredients, containing more plant varieties than you realised.

Empower your pantry

Find frozen treasures

10 plant-based products to keep in your freezer

Get savvier with these freezer staples, plus tips on how to use them.

Find frozen treasures

18 easy hacks to get to 30 plants a week

Eating 30 plants a week is easier than you think – here are some quick wins to help you hit that goal.

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30-plant recipe inspiration

30-plant recipe inspiration

Packing your everyday meals with plants has never been easier. Here are some of our favourite recipes.

Magic morning meals

3+ plant breakfast inspiration

It’s not just lunch and dinner where plant varieties count – you can include more in your favourite breakfasts too, such as our blueberry and banana oat muffins.

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Pack in the plants

5+ plant quick and easy lunches

Make lunches a breeze with a range of meal ideas that include a minimum of five plant varieties.

Pack in the plants

Health-giving dishes

5+ plant hearty dinner ideas

With a few simple swaps, you can transform your dinners into plant-filled meals everyone will love, such as this spicy beef and kimchi rice bowl.

Health-giving dishes

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