We all know the five-a-day message, but if you’re reaching for the same fruit and veg day after day, then you’re missing a trick.
Nutrient diversity is important for health too, which is why some dietitians now advise we aim to eat 30 different plant foods a week instead.
Rohini Bajekal, who is a nutritionist at Plant Based Health Professionals (plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com), points to the American Gut Project, one of the largest studies to evaluate the human gut microbiome, with over 10,000 participants.
