this is one of the most popular tips in my book, 100 WAYS TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE, and this study has come up in a ton of podcast episodes—it's fascinating research. in the book and when he was on the pod, the brilliant @theguthealthmd talked about making it a game and it truly works WONDERS (especially if you're competitive like me lol)—if you're doing it with friends, keep a shared note on your phone or text each other, and if you're doing it with people you live with, keep a list on your fridge (such a good reminder to snack on veggies when you're hungry and add 'em in when you're cooking!). also if you want more tips for a healthy happy gut (+ 17 more categories, including longevity, making friends, having more energy, sleeping better, being more productive, being more successful, and more), 100 WAYS TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE is the perfect january companion—every tip can be read in 5 minutes or less, and it gives you first the science and then an amazing action step you can take based on that science to see real results. and be sure you're following @lizmoody because every day this month, i'll be sharing tips for you to make 2024 your best year yet!! ps: pesto recipe is here! it's so good! 1 cup raw pecan pieces 2 cups spinach, packed 2 sprigs rosemary leaves 3 cloves garlic, peeled 1 tablespoon honey Juice + Zest of 1 orange 1/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt generous pinch of freshly ground black pepper 1/4 – 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil toast pecans, blend with everything else. use on eggs, pasta, soup, etc and freeze extra in an ice cube tray to use later! #guthealth #microbiome #healthyeating #healthyfood #healthyrecipes