Apple and Ginger Granola

Delicious, colourful recipes designed with specific ingredients using the “Dietary Inflammatory Index” that may reduce inflammation.

This recipe is anti-inflammatory because it:

• Has a low score on the Dietary Inflammatory Index

It also has other benefits because it:

• Contains herbs or spices
• Is a source of omega 3

Nutrient dense recipes, high in antioxidants, packed with colour and diversity to promote gut health, inflammation balance and a healthy mind.

This recipe is good for general wellbeing because it:

• Passes the Healthy Eating Index

A healthy gut means better digestion, immunity and mood. The key is plenty of fibre, lots of plant variety and anti-inflammatory foods to protect your gut lining and feed your gut microbes.

This recipe is good for gut health because it:

• Contains 6+ plant points
• Has a low score on the Dietary Inflammatory Index
• Has more than 12g of fibre

It also has other benefits because it:

• Contains herbs or spices
• Contains polyphenol-rich foods
• Contains prebiotics

Colourful, delicious recipes designed to nurture gut microbes and increase the consumption of specific phytonutrients to support healthy glowing skin.

This recipe is good for skin health because it:

• Doesn't contain dairy
• Has less than 10g of added sugar
• Passes the Healthy Eating Index

It also has other benefits because it:

• Contains nuts or seeds
• Has more than 25% of Zinc RDA
• Is a source of omega 3

More plant points mean a more diverse diet. Aim for 30 plant points each week to support a healthy gut microbiota and lower the risk of cognitive decline, depression and type 2 diabetes. 🌱🥗

This meal sets you on track for 30g of fibre per day. Increasing your fibre intake can reduce heart disease risk by up to 30% and improve brain function. 🧠

They ‘feed’ beneficial gut bacteria which support gut and immune health, and may even influence brain function through the gut-brain axis. 🦠🧠

Having higher levels of omega-3 is tied to improved heart health, inflammation, cognitive function and a longer life expectancy.

They add polyphenols with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects that could help lower the risk of chronic diseases. Each spice adds ¼ plant point, which increases diet variety and supports a healthy gut microbiome. 🌱

Eating 1-2 handfuls (30-60g) of nuts and seeds daily could support your heart and brain function. They contain healthy unsaturated fats, protein, fibre, and polyphenols, which are known to counteract oxidative stress and inflammation. 🌰🧠