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Have you spotted the buzz around \u2018plant points\u2019 or \u2018plant varieties\u2019 in the media (or even on your supermarket trips)? This simple concept brings powerful health benefits… so let\u2019s unpack the power of plants! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research* shows that enjoying 30 different varieties of plants each week is an effective way to boost your wellbeing \u2013 bringing brilliant benefits to both gut and heart health. For some people, 30 might sound like a lot \u2013 however, following our healthy eating plan means you\u2019re naturally stacking up those plant points, while enjoying delicious meals and achieving your weight loss goals. In fact, our free 7-day menu includes a whopping 48 plant varieties, and that\u2019s before you add snacks!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to eat 30 plants a week<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The aim is to enjoy 30 different plants a week from six everyday food categories. Each new plant you eat counts as one variety, and you don\u2019t need to eat a specific amount. You can\u2019t include the same plant twice, but different colours and types do count separately (eg red, yellow and green peppers). Herbs and spices count as a quarter of a variety each, as we use them in smaller amounts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Slimming World, we put healthy, everyday foods at the heart of our Food Optimising plan. Many plant varieties are on our Free Food list \u2013 foods that are low in calories for their weight, which you can enjoy freely with no weighing, measuring or counting.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our members have access to hundreds of recipes that are packed with plant power \u2013 with plenty of convenient choices in our frozen food range meals<\/a> and in our Slimming World Kitchen recipe boxes<\/a>, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More for members: Smart, simple swaps to give your meals even more plant power<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

30 plants a week checklist<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Choose your plant varieties from the following six food groups: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf53Fruit 
\ud83e\udd55 Vegetables 
\ud83c\udf3e Wholegrains 
\ud83e\uded8 Beans and pulses 
\ud83e\udd5c Nuts and seeds 
\ud83c\udf3f Herbs and spices <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, you\u2019ll still include other types of foods in your meals, and you don\u2019t have to follow a vegan or vegetarian diet. This isn\u2019t about cutting out food groups \u2013 simply enjoying the extra benefits of including a wide variety of plants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know? Slimming World members already go above the recommended five-a-day, enjoying an average of eight portions of fruit and veg daily.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n

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What are the benefits of eating 30 different plants a week?<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Variety is key, as every plant brings its own unique set of nutrients that feed the good bacteria in your gut. The more diverse your plant intake, the more diverse your gut microbiome.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A thriving gut microbiome supports digestion, nutrient absorption and even your immune system. But the benefits don\u2019t stop there \u2013 a plant-diverse diet is also linked to: <\/p>\n\n\n\n