The Biome Buddy blog
Notes on gut health, plant diversity, and eating the rainbow.
18 September 2026 · The Biome Buddy team
The additive problem nobody put on the label
Emulsifiers make food smoother, shelf-stabler and cheaper. A growing pile of research says they may also be quietly reshaping your gut — and it's personal.
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18 September 2026 · The Biome Buddy team
"Not all ultra-processed foods are bad" — true, and a trap
The nuance crowd is right that baked beans aren't a fizzy drink. But the 'it's complicated' argument is quietly being used to stall action. Here's where we land.
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18 September 2026 · The Biome Buddy team
The cancer headline that should change how you shop
A 2026 dose–response meta-analysis links ultra-processed food intake to digestive-system cancers. Here's how to read it without panicking — and what to actually do.
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17 September 2026 · The Biome Buddy team
7 painless ways to add plants this week
Small swaps and add-ons that bump your weekly plant count without cooking anything new.
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15 September 2026 · The Biome Buddy team
Why 30 plants a week?
The number comes from real research — here's what it means and why it beats counting calories.
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