Would you expect plants to grow & survive in a garden if you didn't think about the soil, sunshine & water they get?
Well, this is what the science shows when we compare taking probiotics vs. eating diverse whole foods AKA prebiotics.
The second group build an environment where your gut bacteria can thrive & self-regulate. Probiotic supplements (except in specific cases) will only last in impact for 4-6 weeks.
This is where plant points come in! These refer to the number & variety of nuts, seeds, grains, pulses, beans, lentils, herbs & spices we eat in a week.
We want to aim for 30 points & this recipe gives you 7 in an easy-to-make, family friendly, comfort food format. Don't you love an easy win?
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PIE FILLING
Peel & chop celeriac, wash & chop potatoes. Add to a pan of water & boil for 10 minutes until tender. Drain, reserving the liquid. Blend to a purée with the tahini, season & thin with the cooking liquid if needed.
Meanwhile dice your vegetables, add to a sauté pan with salt, pepper & a splash of water. Cover with a lid & leave to soften for 6-8 minutes. Stir, add chicken broth & thyme, & nestle in the chicken breasts. Re-cover & simmer gently for 20 minutes. Remove chicken breasts, turn heat up & reduce the liquid so it just coats the veg.
Pull apart the chicken with forks, stir back through the veg & decant into an oven proof dish.
Cover with your purée & bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown & bubbling.
Any leftovers will keep for 5 days in the fridge.