Must-Have Foods for a Balanced Microbiome

These are the 15 best foods to eat for overall microbiome health:

• Beets: Cooked and raw
• Blackberries: Smoothies, with yogurt
• Carrots: Raw in salads
• Chia Seeds: Smoothies, baked goods, salads
• Collards: 2-3 cups a day, 2-3 days a week, stems are great fiber
• Cranberries: Smoothies
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Daily
• Fermented Vegetables: 1 Tbsp. 2x/day, salads
• Flax Seeds: Smoothies, baked goods, salads
• Leeks (raw is best): Salads, smoothies, instant soups
• Parsley: On top of everything, stems are great fiber
• Pumpkin and Seeds: Puddings, soups, side dishes
• Radishes: Salads
• Romaine: 2-3 cups a day, 2-3 days a week
• Swiss Chard: 2-3 cups a day, 2-3 days a week, stems are great fiber