If you keep eating like this you’ll… Limit the fuel available for the fibre-loving microbes in your gut as your day lacks fibre diversity. The beans are terrific, but you have no fruit, whole nuts (almond milk has very little fibre), seeds or wholegrains.

Why don’t you try… Snacking on a bowl of berries or other fruit mixed with nuts and seeds such as hemp or pepitas. Be sure to choose brown or black rice and add a slice of rye or other wholegrain sourdough to breakfast. Include cruciferous vegetables such as Brussels sprouts or broccoli among your roast vegies.

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