The One Probiotic Rule From A Chef Who Takes Her Ingredients Seriously

I'm a cookbook author and food blogger, which means I've got a big list of foods I try to eat regularly to support my gut health—including fresh fruits and veggies and high-fiber foods like whole grains. My philosophy is simple: Basically, I look for foods that are in their true form as they grow in the ground.

So I'm at the farmers market most days, and nine out of 10 times I have no plan. I just love to walk through the rows and rows of seasonal fruits and veggies and let them inspire whatever meal or recipe I'm creating. A healthy dinner is all about letting your ingredients take center stage and trying not to take shortcuts with processed, pre-prepared foods as much as possible. (For me, a great meal is as simple as starting with fresh vegetables and olive oil and ending with a squeeze of lemon and a dash of salt.)