Gut Health Diet (Plant-Based)

Gut Health Diet (Plant-Based)

This comprehensive, plant-based protocol is designed to restore digestive balance through the "4R" approach: Remove, Replace, Reinoculate, and Repair. By eliminating common irritants and introducing nutrient-dense whole foods, this plan supports the healing of the intestinal lining and helps reduce systemic inflammation. To ensure the lowest possible inflammatory burden, the menu is strictly gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, corn-free, and sugar-free, while offering options that accommodate pescatarian preferences. Your PlexusDx report provides personalized insights into this process by analyzing genes like HLA, which can indicate sensitivity to gluten triggers, TNF, which regulates your body's inflammatory response, and FUT2, which influences the balance of beneficial bacteria in your gut microbiome.

The program is built on a solid foundation of nutritional science aimed at lowering C-reactive protein (CRP) levels and rebuilding gut integrity. It focuses on removing pro-inflammatory triggers and replacing them with therapeutic ingredients that soothe digestion and enhance immunity. Key evidence-backed pillars of this plan include:

• Probiotics & Prebiotics: Introduces beneficial bacteria through fermented foods like miso, kimchi, and tempeh, while nourishing them with prebiotic fibers from garlic, onions, asparagus, and oat bran to restore microbiome balance.
• Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition: Removes processed refined sugars and additives, replacing them with antioxidant-rich fruits, vegetables, healthy fats like olive oil, and healing herbs such as ginger and turmeric.
• Gut Repair Nutrients: Prioritizes specific building blocks for tissue healing, including omega-3 fatty acids from chia and flax seeds, vitamin A from nori, and zinc and selenium from nutrient-dense whole grains.
• High Fiber Content: Utilizes fiber from brown rice, buckwheat, and fresh produce to support regular digestion and lower inflammation markers in the blood.

Your meal plan is fully customizable to fit these strict dietary needs. Click the button below to access your PlexusDx planning tool, where you can easily modify any suggestion. To find alternatives that fit your specific exclusions, follow this simple "Swap" flow:

1. Locate the meal you wish to change on your daily planner.
2. Click the three dots (...) associated with that meal card.
3. Select "Swap recipe" from the dropdown menu.
4. Choose "Swap" to change just that meal, or "Swap all" to replace it for the duration of the plan.
5. Continue clicking "Swap" to cycle through alternative recipes that automatically align with rules like gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free.

PlexusDx provides educational information about genetic predispositions only. This content is not medical advice. Always discuss genetic findings, test results, symptoms, and treatment decisions with your healthcare provider or an allergist to determine appropriate care for your situation.