A variety diet fuels a resilient gut. Dietary diversity nourishes a wide range of gut microbes, improving digestion, metabolic balance, and long-term health. Restrictive eating patterns (like carnivore or chronic keto) can reduce microbial diversity and limit your body’s ability to adapt to different foods. When you nourish your body with a balanced mix of whole foods, your gut microbiome adapts to handle all kinds of nutrients. This flexibility helps maintain metabolic balance even when you enj