The gut microbiome is one of the hottest health topics right now. With the release of Netflix’s Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut, more people are starting to understand the incredible role our gut bacteria play in supporting everyday wellbeing.

The documentary highlights a simple but powerful idea: eating a wide variety of plant-based foods can help nourish a diverse microbiome. And the goal? Aim for 20-30 different plant foods each week.

Why 20-30 plants a week?

Your gut is home to trillions of microorganisms that feed on the fibre and phytonutrients in fruits, vegetables, herbs, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. The greater the variety you eat, the more types of bacteria you help support. This diversity is associated with:

• Healthy digestion: Different fibres support different microbes.

• Nutrient absorption: Whole plant foods provide vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

• Everyday wellbeing: A thriving gut microbiome is linked to energy, balance, and resilience.

The rainbow approach

Eating the rainbow isn’t just about aesthetics. Each colour represents different phytonutrients:

• Greens (leafy veg, herbs, broccoli): chlorophyll and fibre.

• Reds & Purples (berries, beetroot, grapes): anthocyanins and antioxidants.

• Oranges & Yellows (carrots, pumpkin, citrus): carotenoids and vitamin C.

Mixing these across your meals makes it easier to hit your “30 plant” target.

Making variety easy

Keeping track of so many different plants can feel like a big ask. That’s why we love simple tools that give you a head start:

• Supergreens: 7 different vegetables in one scoop.

• Super Reds: 11 plant foods, including berries and beetroot.

• Super Shake: 9 plant-based ingredients, combining nutrition and convenience.

👉 Our shop the bundle for 27 plant foods in just three scoops.