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Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
7-Day High-Protein, Gut-Healthy Meal Plan, Created by a Dietitian
Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD If a healthier gut is your goal, then fiber and probiotics are key. They help the community of friendly bacteria in your gut to grow and thrive, promoting overall digestive wellness. It's also worth limiting your intake of added sugars. Studies show that Western diets rich in added sugars can lead to an unhealthy balance of bacteria in your gut that increases chronic inflammation. We've taken this into consideration to create a high-protein, gut-healthy meal plan. In addition to being rich in fiber and probiotics, each day has at least 80 grams of protein to keep you satisfied and support muscle growth, especially if you're incorporating resistance training in your week. Meal Plan at a Glance Protein shake/ Nuts & berries Tzatziki bowl/ Yogurt Salmon with salad Chia pudding/ Yogurt Veggie sandwich/ Tuna salad spread Tzatziki bowl Chia pudding/ Nuts & berries White chicken chili/ Cottage cheese Baked Brie pasta Chia pudding/ Apple & nut butter Veggie sandwich/ Tuna salad spread One-pot chicken orzo Chia pudding/ Apple & nut butter White chicken chili/ Yogurt Sheet-pan tacos Protein shake/ Cottage cheese White chicken chili/ Nuts & dates One-pot pasta/ Nice cream Smoothie One-pot pasta/ Yogurt & dates Chicken & veggies/ Nice cream Day 1 Breakfast (337 Calories) 1 serving Chocolate-Cherry Protein Shake Morning Snack (256 Calories) ¼ cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts ½ cup blueberries Lunch (514 calories) 1 serving Roasted Potato Tzatziki Bowls Afternoon Snack (202 Calories) 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt 2 clementines Dinner (514 Calories) 1 serving Salmon with Cucumber & Avocado Salad Daily totals: 1,824 calories, 96 g fat, 95 g protein, 167 g carbohydrates, 36 g fiber, 1,392 mg sodium To make it 1,500 calories: Omit peanuts from morning snack and omit clementines from afternoon snack. To make it 2,000 calories: Add 2 hard-boiled eggs to breakfast. Day 2 Breakfast (422 Calories) 1 serving Strawberry Chia Pudding Morning Snack (202 Calories) 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt 2 clementines Lunch (534 calories) 1 serving Beet & White Bean Sandwiches Afternoon Snack (149 Calories) 1 serving Tuna Salad Spread 1 cup sliced cucumbers Dinner (514 Calories) 1 serving Roasted Potato Tzatziki Bowls Daily totals: 1,821 calories, 74 g fat, 87 g protein, 213 g carbohydrates, 43 g fiber, 1,611 mg sodium To make it 1,500 calories: Reduce to ½ serving of Strawberry Chia Pudding for breakfast and omit clementines from morning snack. To make it 2,000 calories: Add ¼ cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts as an evening snack. Day 3 Breakfast (422 Calories) 1 serving Strawberry Chia Pudding Morning Snack (284 Calories) ¼ cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts 2 clementines Lunch (403 calories) 1 serving Instant Pot White Chicken Chili Freezer Pack ⅓ avocado Afternoon Snack (124 Calories) ½ cup 1% cottage cheese with probiotics ½ cup blueberries Dinner (547 Calories) 1 serving Baked Brie, Sun-Dried Tomato & Spinach Pasta Daily totals: 1,779 calories, 93 g fat, 84 g protein, 175 g carbohydrates, 42 g fiber, 1,976 mg sodium To make it 1,500 calories: Reduce to ½ serving of Strawberry Chia Pudding for breakfast and omit clementines from morning snack. To make it 2,000 calories: Add 2 pitted Medjool dates with 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter as an evening snack. Day 4 Breakfast (422 Calories) 1 serving Strawberry Chia Pudding Morning Snack (193 Calories) 1 serving Apple with Cinnamon Almond Butter Lunch (534 calories) 1 serving Beet & White Bean Sandwiches Afternoon Snack (149 Calories) 1 serving Tuna Salad Spread 1 cup sliced cucumbers Dinner (536 Calories) 1 serving Cheesy One-Pot Chicken-Broccoli Orzo Daily totals: 1,834 calories, 73 g fat, 95 g protein, 212 g carbohydrates, 45 g fiber, 1,796 mg sodium To make it 1,500 calories: Omit snacks. To make it 2,000 calories: Add ¼ cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts as an evening snack. Day 5 Breakfast (422 Calories) 1 serving Strawberry Chia Pudding Morning Snack (193 Calories) 1 serving Apple with Cinnamon Almond Butter Lunch (403 calories) 1 serving Instant Pot White Chicken Chili Freezer Pack ⅓ avocado Afternoon Snack (202 Calories) 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt 2 clementines Dinner (535 Calories) 1 serving Crispy Sheet-Pan Black Bean Tacos Daily totals: 1,756 calories, 67 g fat, 92 g protein, 214 g carbohydrates, 54 g fiber, 1,540 mg sodium To make it 1,500 calories: Omit morning snack and omit clementines from afternoon snack. To make it 2,000 calories: Add ¼ cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts as an evening snack. Day 6 Breakfast (337 Calories) 1 serving Chocolate-Cherry Protein Shake Morning Snack (124 Calories) ½ cup 1% cottage cheese with probiotics ½ cup blueberries Lunch (403 calories) 1 serving Instant Pot White Chicken Chili Freezer Pack ⅓ avocado Afternoon Snack (347 Calories) ¼ cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts 2 pitted Medjool dates Dinner (478 Calories) 1 serving One-Pot Spinach, Chicken Sausage & Feta Pasta Evening Snack (128 Calories) 1 serving Chocolate Strawberry Nice Cream Daily totals: 1,817 calories, 67 g fat, 89 g protein, 240 g carbohydrates, 44 g fiber, 2,039 mg sodium To make it 1,500 calories: Omit afternoon snack. To make it 2,000 calories: Add 2 hard-boiled eggs to breakfast. Day 7 Breakfast (448 Calories) 1 serving Raspberry-Peach-Chia Seed Smoothie 2 tablespoons walnuts, blended into smoothie Lunch (478 calories) 1 serving One-Pot Spinach, Chicken Sausage & Feta Pasta Afternoon Snack (266 Calories) 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt 2 pitted Medjool dates Dinner (502 Calories) 1 serving Sheet-Pan Chicken Thighs with Red Cabbage & Sweet Potatoes Evening Snack (128 Calories) 1 serving Chocolate Strawberry Nice Cream Daily totals: 1,822 calories, 70 g fat, 95 g protein, 227 g carbohydrates, 46 g fiber, 1,716 mg sodium To make it 1,500 calories: Omit walnuts from breakfast, omit dates from afternoon snack, and omit evening snack. To make it 2,000 calories: Add ¼ cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts as a morning snack. Frequently asked Questions Is it OK to mix and match meals if there's one I don't like? Yes! This meal plan is meant to serve as inspiration. It doesn't need to be followed exactly to reap the benefits. When choosing recipes, we made sure to check the calories, fiber, protein and sodium to align with the parameters of this plan and be within our sodium limits. If you're making a recipe swap, it may be helpful to choose a recipe with similar calories, fiber, protein and sodium levels. For more inspiration, check out these delicious gut-healthy recipes. Can I eat the same breakfast or lunch every day? Definitely, it's fine to eat the same breakfast or lunch every day. The breakfasts range from 337 to 448 calories while the lunches span 403 to 534 calories. These ranges are fairly close, though if you're closely monitoring your calories or other nutrients, like protein, you may want to adjust a snack or two. Why is there not a 1,200 calorie modification? We no longer provide modifications for 1,200-calorie days in our meal plans. The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggests that limiting calories to 1,200 per day is too low for most people to meet their nutritional needs, plus it's unsustainable for long-term health and well-being. Health Benefits of This Meal Plan Supports gut health. This meal plan contains at least 30 grams of fiber per day. It's also rich in probiotics and low in added sugars. This makes it great for gut health. These nutrients help the bacteria in your gut to grow and thrive, and maintain a healthy balance of different strains of bacteria. Promotes satiety. Protein and fiber take longer to digest than other nutrients, so they help you feel fuller longer. Since the meals and snacks in this meal plan are high in these nutrients, they can help you stay satisfied for longer so you're not hungry again an hour after eating. Supports muscle growth. Since this meal plan is also high in protein, with at least 80 grams per day, it can also help you build muscle. Protein helps repair and rebuild your muscles after you do resistance training. Just know that eating protein alone won't lead to muscle growth; you need to do regular resistance training, too. Read the original article on EATINGWELL
Daily Mail
16 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Gut got YOU down? The science-backed $2 a day probiotic giving shoppers the 'life-saving' relief they've been searching for
Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn more Shoppers are transforming their gut this summer with a one-of-a-kind daily pill that contains a 3-in-1 formula from popular wellness brand Ritual. Ritual has been creating buzz for some time now with their gender specific multivitamins, and now it is their Synbiotic+ gel capsules that are taking center stage. The tiny daily pills are helping both men and women everywhere take back their gut with science-backed formulas. The best part about the increasingly sought-after daily health resource is that it is shockingly affordable. For a one-month supply, it is only $60 — that breaks down to roughly $2 per dose (which, when we are talking about wellness, is low). So why Synbiotic+? Unlike other brands of gut health pills, Ritual uses a 3-in-1 approach. The daily capsules combine prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics into one pint-sized pill that goes down smooth and has a refreshing minty essence. By going beyond the typical probiotic blend, the unique formula can more effectively combat gut health. Each capsule contains 11 billion CFUs from live bacteria strains and 15mg of prebiotics, both of which help balance the gut by encouraging healthy bacteria growth. Users have seen a major difference in their bodies after using Synbiotic+, with one saying: ' Synbiotic+ saved my life! Not to be dramatic, but it's true. 'I dealt with horrible stomach issues for a year and a half... I've been on it for over a year, and it's been a total game changer.' The clinically tested and approved Synbiotic+ Gut Health capsules go through rigorous testing for quality control, including third-party testing. One human colon study done in Belgium with ProDigest revealed and confirmed that the majority of the Synbiotic+ components made it to the colon in a viable form! If you struggle with your gut, whether it be from certain foods you eat or when to travel, no matter the circumstance, Ritual's top-rated capsules will become your biggest game-changer. They are helping users all over restore their gut immunity one day at a time. One user even said: 'I have been dealing with severe bloating and stomach pain almost every day for the past few years. Despite trying to eat clean and changing my diet, I noticed how it has been affecting my daily life. Then, I decided to give Ritual a try. 'After using it for just 3 weeks, I have experienced so much relief and consistency!' Try out Ritual's Synbiotic+ Gut Health capsules for yourself ASAP to give your gut a new lease on life and if you want to get more bang for your buck, subscribe for 20 percent off!
National Post
6 days ago
- Business
- National Post
Ostia Sciences Inc. Completes $1.46M Seed Round to Develop Microbiome Therapeutics Platform.
Article content The company receives additional non-dilutive funding from Natural Products Canada. Article content TORONTO — Ostia Sciences Inc., a microbiome therapeutics company developing next-generation probiotics, today announced the successful close of its seed financing round, raising CAD $1.46 million as of December 31, 2024. Article content Article content In addition to private investment, Ostia secured over $393,000 in non-dilutive grants, including $350,000 from Natural Products Canada (NPC) through its Proof-of-Concept (POC) program. Article content The NPC POC funding will help advance Ostia's planned clinical trials, focusing on natural solutions for widespread conditions like gingivitis, halitosis, and treatment-related oral complications of head and neck cancer patients. Article content 'Our progress reflects both strong investor confidence and essential support from Canadian innovation programs, enabling the commercialization of natural health solutions and helping millions of patients worldwide,' said Dr. Abdelahhad Barbour, CEO of Ostia Sciences. 'We now have the resources to optimize our manufacturing processes and move SALI-10 toward clinical validation.' Article content With full ownership of its IP portfolio, an expanding team of advisors, and a robust discovery pipeline, Ostia Sciences is positioning itself as a leader in microbiome-based biotherapeutics. Article content 'We're building more than just a product, we're creating a platform for targeted, microbiome-driven drug development,' said Dr. Michael Glogauer, Chief Scientific Officer. 'This funding brings us one step closer to transforming how we treat oral and respiratory diseases.' Article content Article content Article content Article content
Vogue
7 days ago
- Health
- Vogue
Can Probiotics Help With Mental Health?
The phrase 'gut feeling' may be truer than we originally thought. In recent years, numerous scientific studies have shown the close link between gut health and mental health—and it looks like probiotics may play an important role. 'The gut and mood are connected via the so-called gut-brain axis,' says Dr. Miriam Stengel of SRH Klinikum Sigmaringen in Germany. 'It was first described in the 19th century by Dr. Beaumont, who investigated how anger affects the production of stomach acid and stomach function,' she explains. According to research, understanding how the gut-brain axis works 'has led to the development of novel therapeutic approaches aimed at targeting the gut microbiota to improve brain disorders symptoms.' This research has led to the exploration of all sorts of microbiome-based therapeutic interventions—including the use of probiotics, prebiotics, and dietary interventions—as potential strategies aimed to support mental wellbeing. Emotions and the microbiome Since the 1980s, research has increasingly focused on the neurotransmitters, or chemical messengers, that exist in both the brain and in the gastrointestinal tract. These messengers influence many bodily functions—including emotional processes. But these messengers need a healthy microbiome. After all, the microbiome does a lot: It influences the immune system and helps to defend against pathogens; it produces anti-inflammatory substances and vitamins; it synthesizes or influences the production of neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and GABA. Probiotics and the gut 'In the last ten years, another 'organ' has been discovered—the gut microbiome, i.e. all living organisms including bacteria, viruses, and fungi that populate our large intestine and contribute to our bodily functions in a variety of ways,' says Stengel. Probiotics can specifically support this microbiome by supplementing beneficial bacterial cultures or promoting their growth. In this way, they could also indirectly influence emotional processes such as mood, stress processing, and motivation. What are psychobiotics? A healthy gut is an essential component of a healthy body, an insight that dates all the way back to Hippocrates who said that 'all diseases begin in the gut' over 2,000 years ago. Today, modern science is proving his point. In the discussion about emotional balance, the term 'psychobiotics'—special probiotic bacterial strains that influence the mood—is gaining traction.
Washington Post
15-07-2025
- Health
- Washington Post
Improve your gut health with our new Try This: Gut Check newsletter
The Washington Post's 'Try This' podcast has a new companion — the Try This: Gut Check newsletter. It's a five-part newsletter series that breaks down what science actually says about how to support gut health without stress, supplements or confusing trends. I'm Cristina Quinn, and I'll be exploring questions like: What's the deal with probiotics? Do fermented foods really help? How do you actually eat more fiber without overhauling your life? Can I throw quinoa on everything?!
