30 Plants a Week: A Healthier Habit Than Five-a-Day?
Nutritionists are shifting from the traditional “five-a-day” advice to a more diverse approach: eating 30 different plant-based foods each week. This method—backed by gut health studies like the American Gut Project—improves digestive health and boosts overall well-being. Nutritionist Edward Mather suggests simple ways to achieve this, such as adding nuts, seeds, and herbs to meals and batch cooking with varied vegetables. Experts say this diet is more beneficial and achievable than previously believed, offering Canadians a smarter, science-backed path to better health.