100 vegetables for a healthy gut

Curious as to what are the best vegetables for a healthy gut? Want to know how they benefit your gut and why you should be eating them?

The fibre from the vegetables we eat provides food for the bacteria in our gut. These fibres are indigestible by humans but are broken down easily by our friendly gut bacteria and help them to reproduce and maintain their massive numbers – thus supporting balance in our microbiome and helping to support healthy digestion and immunity, as well as the myriad of other functions these tiny bacteria perform for us every minute of every day.

These bacteria also like variety and it is very easy to get in a vegetable rut, buying the same veg and cooking the same meals every week. Setting a target to eat 25 different vegetables a week can be a fun idea for the family and can help to broaden our horizons, whilst also giving our gut bacteria the variety they need.

If you are struggling for inspiration, don’t worry – we have put together a list of 100 different vegetables to help. See how many you can get into your meals this week…

Artichoke	Aubergine	Asparagus	Legumes	Alfalfa sprouts
Adzuki beans	Bean sprouts	Black beans	Black-eyed peas	Borlotti beans
Broad beans	Chickpeas	Kidney beans	Lentils	Butter beans
Mung beans	Navy beans	Peanuts	Pinto beans	Runner beans
Split peas	Soybeans	Peas	Mangetout	Broccoli
Brussels sprouts	Cabbage	Kohlrabi	Savoy cabbage	Red cabbage
Cauliflower	Celery	Endive	Fennel	Greens
Bok choy	Chard	Collard greens	Kale	Mustard greens
Spinach	Basil	Caraway	Coriander	Chamomile
Dill	Fennel	Lavender	Lemongrass	Marjoram
Oregano	Parsley	Rosemary	Thyme	Lettuce
Arugula (rocket)	Mushrooms	Nettles	Okra	Red onion
Chives	Garlic	Leek	White onion	Shallot
Spring onion	Bell pepper	Chili pepper	Jalapeño pepper	Habanero pepper
Paprika	Radicchio	Rhubarb	Beetroot	Carrot
Celeriac	Water chestnut	Ginger	Parsnip	Rutabaga
Radish	Wasabi	Horseradish	White radish	Pumpkin
Potato	Sweet potato	Yam	Turnip	Spinach
Sweetcorn	Butternut squash	Jerusalem artichoke	Spaghetti squash	Marrow
Courgette	Cucumber	Marrow	Tomato	Watercress

Final thoughts

With a healthy gut, you can expect to feel better and have more energy; less brain fog, fewer headaches, improved immune function. You’ll also be able to focus on your work or play without feeling like the world is crashing down around you. It’s never too late for a healthier gut! Choosing 100 vegetables as part of your diet each week is an excellent way to start implementing this simple change that will continue to pay dividends over time.

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