A gut health dietitian who prioritizes fiber without counting macros shares what she eats in a day
Sophie Medlin, a dietitian who has been specializing in the colon for 20 years, has built habits that make it easy to eat gut-loving foods.
Sophie Medlin is a dietitian who emphasizes the importance of fiber in maintaining gut health. She follows a plant-based diet and emphasizes variety in her meals. Medlin's typical daily routine starts with a cup of decaf tea and Greek yogurt for breakfast, along with a big salad made from arugula, lettuce, cucumber, onion, pomegranate seeds, dill, and other herbs.
Her lunch consists of eggs on seeded sourdough bread or a toasted sandwich with cheese and fish, accompanied by mixed vegetables. For dinner, Medlin pairs a protein source like grilled chicken, tuna, salmon, steak, or lamb with a starch such as rice, potatoes, or pasta, and a large side of vegetables. She also enjoys fermented foods like sauerkraut or Greek yogurt to introduce beneficial microbes to her gut.
Medlin believes in the importance of eating a wide variety of plants to increase the number of beneficial microbes in the gut, which is linked to various health benefits.
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