The American Gut Project found that people who eat 30+ different plants per week have measurably more diverse gut microbiomes — and microbiome diversity correlates with nearly every health marker we can measure. Most people eat 10-15 plants weekly. Rainbow closes the gap.
What's in Essential Rainbow
30+ whole-food plant ingredients across:
- Greens (kale, spinach, broccoli, alfalfa)
- Reds (beetroot, raspberry, cranberry)
- Yellows (carrot, turmeric, pumpkin)
- Purples (acai, elderberry, blackberry)
- Fungi (reishi, lion's mane, shiitake)
- Sea vegetables (kelp, dulse)
- Fermented elements (sprouted grains)
Why diversity beats density
One serving of broccoli will not give you the same gut diversity as 30 different plant inputs across the week. Each plant feeds different bacterial species. Rainbow accelerates that diversity gain.
How to take
One scoop in water, smoothie, or sprinkled into oats. Tastes mild and earthy — easily masked in a smoothie.
Rainbow vs Reds vs Shield Greens
- Reds — concentrated antioxidant focus, polyphenol-heavy
- Shield Greens — immune and respiratory support
- Rainbow — broadest plant diversity, microbiome focus
If you can only take one: Rainbow gives you the widest baseline.
Frequently asked questions
Is it FODMAP-friendly? Several ingredients are higher FODMAP — IBS sufferers should review the ingredient list before starting.
Sugar content? No added sugar.
Can I add to baked goods? Yes — smoothies, oats, pancake batter all work.