Help women thrive with the Vital 5 approach to holistic health

14-Day Gut Health Meal Plan

Light, delicious & designed to support your microbiome.

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This 14-day plan is simple, flavorful and full of fiber, prebiotics and plant diversity — all essentials for a happy, healthy gut.

Every meal is:

  • easy to make
  • gut-friendly
  • mostly plant-based
  • full of natural nutrients

Optional animal proteins are included for flexibility.

WEEK 1

Day 1

  • Breakfast: Oats with berries, flaxseeds & yogurt
  • Lunch: Quinoa veggie bowl with chickpeas
  • Dinner: Lentil curry with spinach
  • Snack: Apple + handful of almonds
sliced apple on white ceramic bowl

Day 2

  • Breakfast: Smoothie (spinach, banana, oats, kefir)
  • Lunch: Whole-grain wrap with hummus, avocado & veggies
  • Dinner: Oven-roasted veggies (broccoli, carrots, zucchini) + tofu
  • Snack: Kefir or kombucha
a glass bowl with a green liquid and a leafy green plant

Day 3

  • Breakfast: Yogurt with chia seeds & sugar-free granola
  • Lunch: Lentil soup with carrots & celery
  • Dinner: Baked sweet potato topped with beans, corn & salsa
  • Snack: Mixed berries
a bowl of soup

Day 4

  • Breakfast: Avocado toast with tomatoes
  • Lunch: Mediterranean chickpea salad (olive oil, cucumber, parsley)
  • Dinner: Veggie stir-fry with tempeh
  • Snack: Kiwi
sliced Kiwi fruit

Day 5

  • Breakfast: Berry-oat smoothie with flaxseeds
  • Lunch: Whole-grain pasta with lentil bolognese
  • Dinner: Baked salmon (optional) with quinoa & broccoli
  • Snack: Yogurt or kefir
bread with green leafy vegetable on white ceramic plate

Day 6

  • Breakfast: Overnight oats (oats, banana, cinnamon)
  • Lunch: Chili sin carne (beans, tomatoes, corn)
  • Dinner: Vegetable curry with turmeric & coconut milk
  • Snack: Carrots with hummus
soup with vegetable on white ceramic bowl beside stainless steel spoon

Day 7

  • Breakfast: Fruit bowl with yogurt & walnuts
  • Lunch: Falafel plate with tahini & salad
  • Dinner: Veggie fried rice with edamame
  • Snack: Kombucha
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Week 2

Day 8

  • Breakfast: Oats with apple, cinnamon & almonds
  • Lunch: Sweet potato–lentil salad
  • Dinner: Zucchini pasta with tomatoes & basil
  • Snack: Mango
pasta dish on brown ceramic bowl

Day 9

  • Breakfast: Protein smoothie (oats, berries, yogurt)
  • Lunch: Tempeh rice bowl
  • Dinner: Roasted cauliflower with hummus
  • Snack: Mandarin oranges
a person holding a plate of food in their hand

Day 10

  • Breakfast: Greek yogurt with honey & walnuts
  • Lunch: Broccoli-tahini salad
  • Dinner: Lentil dal with basmati rice
  • Snack: Whole-grain crispbread with avocado
a spoon drizzling fruit into a jar of yogurt

Day 11

  • Breakfast: Chia pudding with berries
  • Lunch: Chickpea bowl with cucumber & tahini
  • Dinner: Stir-fried veggies with shrimp (optional)
  • Snack: Banana with peanut butter
a bowl of cereal with blueberries

Day 12

  • Breakfast: Berry-oat-flax yogurt smoothie
  • Lunch: Whole-grain spaghetti with pesto & cherry tomatoes
  • Dinner: Tofu curry with chickpeas
  • Snack: Fermented veggies (sauerkraut or kimchi)
white ceramic bowl with pasta and red tomato on brown wooden table

Day 13

  • Breakfast: Scrambled eggs (or tofu scramble) with spinach
  • Lunch: Red lentil soup
  • Dinner: Veggie quinoa skillet
  • Snack: Grapes
cooked food on white ceramic plate

Day 14

  • Breakfast: Overnight oats with berries
  • Lunch: Buddha bowl (lentils, veggies, avocado, sesame)
  • Dinner: Baked potatoes with herb yogurt (or soy yogurt)
  • Snack: Dark chocolate (70%+)
plate full of salad with spice on top of brown board

Master Grocery List (For All 14 Days)

Screenshot them so that you won't forget when next time grocery shopping!

Vegetables (high diversity)

  • broccoli
  • carrots
  • zucchini
  • spinach
  • cauliflower
  • sweet potatoes
  • tomatoes
  • cucumber
  • bell peppers
  • onions
  • garlic
  • celery
  • leafy greens (arugula, lettuce, kale)

Fruits

  • berries
  • apples
  • bananas
  • kiwi
  • mango
  • grapes
  • mandarins

Grains & Legumes

  • rolled oats
  • quinoa
  • whole-grain pasta
  • basmati rice
  • whole-grain bread
  • chickpeas
  • lentils (red & green)
  • black beans

Proteins

  • tofu
  • tempeh
  • edamame
  • hummus
  • Greek yogurt
  • kefir
  • salmon or shrimp (optional)

Fermented foods

  • sauerkraut
  • kimchi
  • yogurt
  • kombucha
  • kefir

Nuts & Seeds

  • almonds
  • walnuts
  • chia seeds
  • flaxseeds

Extras

  • olive oil
  • tahini
  • fresh herbs (basil, parsley, dill)
  • herbal tea (ginger, peppermint, fennel)

Let's talk!

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