30 Plants In 7 Days

Tanya’s Healthy Gut Challenge: 30 plants in 7 days   We all know that eating plants is good for us. However, it seems that eating a large VARIETY of plant foods is even better, improving our gut health by encouraging the growth of different species of bacteria.  Our gut microbiome is made up of trillions of micro-organisms and their genetic material that live in our intestinal tract. A healthy gut microbiome relies on both richness (i.e. the total number of bacterial species in our gut microbiome) and diversity (i.e. the amount of individual bacteria from each of the bacterial species present in our gut microbiome) of bacteria.  As we learn more about our gut we are beginning to understand the crucial role it plays in our overall health and wellbeing. A more diverse microbiome results in a more stable and resilient microbial community that is better equipped to powerfully protect our health.   THE CHALLENGE: It’s as simple as eating 30 different plants in a 7 day period. Each item only counts once in the week, even if you eat it lots.  I want this to be fun get your friends, family even the kids!!   WHAT COUNTS AS A PLANT FOOD?  Legumes  Green peas, chickpeas, mung beans, white beans red beans, pinto beans, broad beans, red lentils, green lentils, fava beans, split peas, kidney beans, cannelloni beans, lima beans.  Herbs and spices Parsley, mint, sage, saffron, turmeric, thyme, basil, lemongrass, fennel, cumin, cinnamon, chives, pepper, cardamon, caraway, chilli, clove, coriander, ginger, nutmeg, paprika, rosemary, oregano, lavender, ginger, dill.  Fruits and vegetables Berries, tomatoes, pomegranate, cucumbers, carrots, apricots, sweet potatoes, peaches, papaya, apricots, plums, melons, eggplant, lemons, lettuce, rocket, kale, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, spinach, chard, fennel, celery, beetroot, onions, plums, cauliflower, cherries, bananas, mushrooms, parnsips, turnips, oranges, spinach, apples, rhubarb, leek, pumpkin.  I am giving away 1 $50 GC to any health food store of your choice to the winner of this challenge. Eating you veggies is actually going to pay off!!  How to win? Post in the group!!! Let us know where your at in the challenge and what you are eating!! Let’s keep each other inspired.  Plus tag me in all your Instagramposts @tanyasnow_yoga with the hashtag #tanyas30dayveggiechallenge