Over the last couple of weeks, we've been discussing with @the_exercise_doc the benefits of eating the rainbow. But how much should we be eating? Here's what he had to say: Minimum daily variety of plant-based foods should consist of:2 pieces of fruit5 portions of vegetables3 wholegrain portions (e.g. barley, rye, spelt, oats) 2 portions of either nuts/seeds/legumesTry to get at least 1 of each colour of the rainbow each day. Build up slowly, gradually and confidently from where you are now and strive to get to above 30 varieties a day. The more plant based diversity, the more diverse supply of nutrients...
We have teamed up with Dr. Kai Koch, a Fulham based NHS doctor who has recently started The Exercise Doc on Instagram. Be sure to give him a follow. Why should we ‘eat the rainbow’? We are only starting to scrape the surface of the importance of the gut microbiome (GM) for our health. It is no longer just about calories in and out, about what ratio of macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates and fats) or about how many micronutrients (minerals and vitamins) we consume. Did you know that our human cells are outnumbered by roughly 2:1 compared to our microbiome (consisting...
As many of you are aware and have been so kindly providing for, we drop items to local food banks and other organisations that are so reliant on donations. One of the ways that we support this is by collecting cupboard items from our customers and including these in our donations, and everyone is so grateful for the variety of items that this produces. So next time you place your order, at the same time why don’t you clear out a few items that have been sitting in your cupboards, and leave them out for us to collect in your...
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