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Nature News · October 7, 2026
Nature reports on a molecule made by Bacteroides uniformis that reduced cholesterol production and arterial plaque in mice. It is an intriguing mechanism—not evidence that a food, supplement, or microbiome treatment has the same effect in people.
Read at NaturePractical guides
Guide
Build from meals you already enjoy, use low-effort swaps, and add variety without turning food into another rigid scorecard.
Read the guideCounting guide
Clear examples for fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, herbs, spices, tea, coffee, and olive oil—including common edge cases.
See what countsScience & reading
Science explainer
What the American Gut Project observed, why the idea caught on, and why 30 is a useful target rather than a biological dividing line.
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Curated resources
Primary research plus useful articles from the British Dietetic Association, Harvard Health, and ZOE—with source types and commercial context clearly labeled.
Browse the reading listPlant-rich recipes
Flexible recipes designed to taste good and make variety easier. Plant Point totals follow the 30Plants app's scoring conventions.
Breakfast · 8.25 Plant Points
Oats, fruit, nuts, and four kinds of seeds make this a flexible start to a more varied week, with substitutions for different preferences.
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