DIY Diversity Jars

Your gut microbiome thrives on variety, and one of the easiest ways to introduce diversity into your meals is through DIY seasoning jars. These jars let you combine herbs, spices, seeds, and other gut-friendly ingredients to create flavour-packed, nutrient-dense toppings. Plus, you can customise them to suit your taste or make them gentle on a sensitive gut: simply leave out ingredients like garlic or onion if needed.

Not only do these jars make meals more exciting, but they also feed beneficial gut bacteria with prebiotic fibres, polyphenols, and other plant compounds, supporting digestion, immunity, and even mood. They’re quick to prepare and ready to use whenever you need a fast gut-friendly boost.

Ideas to Try

1. Breakfast Booster Jar

Ingredients: chia seeds, flaxseeds, hemp seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg

Sprinkle on yoghurt, oats, or smoothie bowls for a fibre- and antioxidant-rich start to your day.

2. Savoury Soup & Salad Jar

Ingredients: dried parsley, oregano, thyme, fennel seeds, pumpkin seeds

Top soups, roasted veggies, or salads. This combo adds flavour, crunch, and gut-friendly fibre.

3. Mediterranean Herb Blend

Ingredients: rosemary, basil, thyme, sunflower seeds

Use: Perfect for sprinkling on pasta, roasted chickpeas, or drizzling with extra virgin olive oil for an authentic Mediterranean touch.

4. Spicy Gut Boost Jar

Ingredients: smoked paprika, turmeric, cumin, sesame seeds

Use: Add warmth and colour to soups, roasted vegetables, or chickpeas while introducing anti-inflammatory compounds for gut and overall health.

5. Fresh Herb Fridge Jar (short-term)

Ingredients: chopped parsley, cilantro, mint, a pinch of salt

Use: Add freshness to salads, grain bowls, or morning eggs. Store in the fridge for about a week.

6. Sweet & Nutty Snack Jar

Ingredients: cocoa powder, cinnamon, chopped almonds or walnuts, pumpkin seeds

Use: Sprinkle over fruit, yogurt, or homemade granola for a sweet, fibre-rich treat that feeds your gut while satisfying a snack craving.

7. Lemon Zest & Seed Jar

Ingredients: lemon zest, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, a pinch of black pepper

Use: Great on roasted vegetables, fish, or whole grains. Adds brightness, texture, and gut-friendly nutrients.

8. Umami Boost Jar

Ingredients: nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, dried mushroom powder, sesame seeds

Use: Perfect for soups, roasted vegetables, or savoury grains. 

Why DIY Diversity Jars Work for Your Gut

These jars are a great way to boost your gut health! They add prebiotic fibre founds in seeds and herbs which feed beneficial bacteria, polyphenols in spices like turmeric, cinnamon, and paprika provide plant compounds that support gut health, they add variety to your meals to support a more diverse microbiome

PLUS they offer a convenient option, saving you time and making it easy to add gut-friendly ingredients to any meal. Quick Tip: You can prep several jars at once and store them in the pantry or fridge. Label them for different uses, and suddenly, every meal is a gut-friendly, flavourful opportunity!