We’re going to say it louder for the people in the back: your gut is a BIG deal. It’s not just there to digest last night’s pad Thai. It’s home to trillions of microbes - bacteria, fungi and all sorts of good guys - collectively known as your gut microbiome. And if you look after them, they’ll look after you.
One of the most effective (and honestly, delicious) ways to do that? Eat 30 different plant foods a week.
🌿 Why 30 is the magic number
This rule-of-thumb comes from large-scale research like the American Gut Project, which found that people who eat at least 30 unique plant-based foods per week had significantly more diverse microbiomes than those who didn’t.
Why does diversity matter? Because different microbes do different jobs, some help digest fibre, some make vitamins, some keep harmful bacteria in check. And like any thriving community, diversity = strength. A gut with a broad range of beneficial bacteria is more resilient, better for digestion, inflammation, immune support -even your mood.
And no, we’re not just talking about spinach and sad side salads. This includes fruits, veg, nuts, seeds, legumes, herbs, spices, whole grains - if it’s plant-based, it counts. Even garlic. Even cocoa nibs. Even basil that’s been clinging to life on your windowsill.
🥬 How to Eat 30 Plants a Week (Without Losing Your Mind)
Let’s be real, eating 30 plants a week might sound intense if you're not already a plant-powered chef with 12 types of lentils and a spice rack that rivals Ottolenghi’s. But don’t stress. That’s where Glow Up struts into the chat.
Our cold-pressed gut health drink isn’t just here to look pretty in your fridge (though, she does). She’s loaded with a rainbow of plants that feed your gut and get you closer to that 30-a-week plant goal, without any of the stress.
Inside each Glow Up, you’ll find:
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Apple, Mango, Kiwi, Spinach, Kale, Ginger, Lime, Mint – count them, that’s already 8 different plants
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Chicory Root Extract – a prebiotic powerhouse
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Spirulina & Safflower Concentrate – rich in polyphenols and antioxidants
That’s 10+ plants in one drink. And unlike heat-treated drinks that kill off nutrients faster than you can say “UHT,” we cold-press and HPP our drinks to keep the good stuff intact. Because your gut deserves better than limp vitamins and artificial this-or-that.
🧠 Gut health = Whole-body glow
Looking after your gut isn’t just about avoiding bloating (although, yes please). It’s linked to:
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Improved immunity
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Lower inflammation
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Better energy
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Sharper focus
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Even clearer skin
It’s the real glow-up. From the inside out.
🌈 30 Plants, The Lazy (but Clever) Way
If you're wondering how to eat 30 plants a week without overhauling your entire diet, here are some easy hacks to get you there:
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Toss seeds and herbs into everything
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Choose mixed salads or stir-fries over single-ingredient dishes
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Snack on trail mix, not sad crackers
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Sip on Glow Up and thank us later
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Final Sip:
Gut health isn’t a fad. It’s a foundational piece of the wellness puzzle. And getting there doesn’t mean becoming a kale-obsessed, tofu-whispering wellness warrior. It just means making small, delicious changes, like getting more plants on your plate (or in your bottle).
So next time you’re staring into the fridge wondering what to eat, think plants. Think of diversity. Think Glow Up.
Because feeding your gut is the ultimate act of self-care.
