NiMe™ Diet -The Non-Industrialised Microbiome Restore Diet
Posted by Amy Holmes | 24th Nov 2025
Meet the NiMe™ Diet – restoring your gut, supporting long-term health
In a world of constant diet trends and quick fixes, the NiMe™ Diet stands out as one anchored in emerging science and a deeper understanding of how we eat, our microbiome and long-term health.
The term “NiMe™” stands for Non-industrialised Microbiome Restore Diet, and is described as a high-fibre, whole-plant-focused eating pattern designed to reduce the risk of chronic disease by restoring gut microbiome features typically disrupted by the industrialisation of food.
In simpler terms: rather than a rigid fad diet, the NiMe™ Diet is a structured pattern of eating aimed at repairing and supporting the community of microbes in your gut (your microbiome) and thereby positively influencing certain aspects of health.
Why the NiMe™ Diet?
Your gut matters more than you may think. It’s home to trillions of microbes (more than there are stars in the Milky Way!) that help digest food, regulate inflammation, and influence everything from blood sugar to cholesterol levels and much more.
However modern, industrialised diets have thrown this delicate ecosystem off balance. Highly processed foods, low fibre, excess sugar and saturated fat, and reduced diet diversity can shift the gut microbiome in ways linked to inflammation, weight gain, cholesterol issues, blood sugar spikes, and a higher risk of chronic disease.
Research from the NiMe™ team shows that traditional, non-industrialised eating patterns can help restore microbiome functions disrupted by modern diets and improve key markers linked to chronic disease risk.
The inspiration behind NiMe™
The diet draws inspiration from the eating patterns of non-industrialised societies (e.g., traditional communities in Papua New Guinea) where chronic diseases are uncommon and whose microbiomes tend to be highly diverse.
Thus, the NiMe™ Diet seeks to replicate the key characteristics of those traditional dietary systems, with a modern twist, rather than simply being a “return to ancient eating”.
What exactly is the NiMe™ Diet?
Here are the guiding principles of the NiMe Diet:
- High in plant-based whole foods: emphasising vegetables, legumes, whole grains (where included), and other fibre-rich plant foods.
- Limited and selective animal protein: The diet allows a small serving of animal protein daily (e.g., salmon, chicken or pork) but excludes dairy and beef (in the original research context).
- Low in processed foods, sugar and saturated fat: Emphasis is placed on minimising ultra-processed foods, added sugars and saturated fats.
- Very high fibre: Aim for 40g fibre/day, considerably higher than many standard recommendations.
- Gut-microbiome targeted: Designed to support beneficial microbes and reduce harmful microbial activity in your gut.
What did the research show?
In the study, the effects of the NiMe™- type diet were evaluated in a randomised, controlled trial of 30 healthy adults. Here’s a summary of the key findings:
In just 3 short weeks, the NiMe™ Diet has the ability to:
- Gut Microbiome- Beneficially restored aspects of the gut microbiome composition
- Inflammation- Reduced a marker of inflammation and heart disease risk by 14%
- Blood Cholesterol- Decreased "bad" LDL cholesterol by 17%
- Blood Sugar- Reduced blood glucose levels by 7%
- Weight Loss- Led to some weight loss without caloric restriction.
Why ordinary people are interested in NiMe
✅ It’s not extreme, restrictive or another “fad diet”.
✅ It’s based on strong scientific evidence, not trends.
✅ It can help with weight loss, cholesterol, blood sugar, digestion and overall well-being.
✅ It supports long-term health rather than short-term quick fixes.
Here at GourmetFuel, we are proud to partner with NiMe™ to make this science-backed diet truly accessible and effortless for all. By combining NiMe™’s cutting-edge research with our expertly crafted, ready-made meals made from the finest local ingredients, we aim to help every customer be their healthiest, happiest self. With the support of the NiMe™ Diet, we are confident that we can guide you toward improved gut health, lasting wellness, and meals you genuinely enjoy, without the stress of planning or cooking.
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References
- Li, F. et al. (2025) ‘Cardiometabolic benefits of a non-industrialized-type diet are linked to gut microbiome modulation’, Cell, 188(5). doi:10.1016/j.cell.2024.12.034.