Pesto Butter Beans

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. 🧠

These live microorganisms increase the richness and diversity of beneficial microbes in the gut – which can aid digestion, lower inflammation and help with obesity, allergic diseases and high cholesterol. Recent studies suggest they could even sharpen the mind and improve mood. 🦠🧠

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

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. 🌰🧠

Eating 1-2 servings of legumes daily can improve cholesterol levels, lower the risk of heart disease and cut cancer mortality by almost half (49%). They are rich in protein and dietary fibres, which help control glucose levels after eating and support beneficial gut microbes. 💪🫘

Eating 1-2 servings of leafy green vegetables every day is tied to a lower risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and cognitive decline – the equivalent of being 11 years younger! 💡🥬