A gut health dietitian who prioritizes fiber without counting macros shares what she eats in a day
Colorectal dietitian Sophie Medlin shares her daily eating habits, which focus on high fiber intake through plant-based variety rather than strict macro counting. She emphasizes the importance of gut health by incorporating diverse vegetables, whole grains, and fermented foods into her meals.
Why it matters
With most Americans consuming only half the recommended daily fiber, this practical approach offers a sustainable, non-restrictive strategy to improve gut microbiome health and reduce disease risk.
Sophie Medlin is a colorectal dietitian. Sophie Medlin Eating a variety of plant foods helps the gut to function smoothly and promotes overall health. Sophie Medlin, a dietitian, has made eating fiber-packed vegetables a daily habit. She makes a big salad three times a week and roasts vegetables. Sophie Medlin knows what it takes to keep a gut healthy. At this point, it's nearly second nature for the longtime colorectal dietitian. "I don't need to worry about counting because I'm just in the habit of doing things in a way that meets my needs," Medlin, who is based in London and has worked as a dietitian for 20 years, told Business Insider. Official dietary guidelines recommend eating at least 28 grams of fiber a day, but research suggests the majority of Americans eat around half of that.
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