Your Gut Called. It’s Tired of Your Diet

by Rebecca Brennan May 22, 2025

Let’s talk about your gut.

Not in a "summer abs" kind of way (you’re beautiful, calm down)—but in a deep, internal ecosystem that controls your mood, immunity, energy, skin, cravings, and general life force kind of way.

Because the truth is, your gut is the control center for way more than digestion. And if you’ve been feeling off—bloated, tired, foggy, inflamed, cranky, or weirdly obsessed with sugar—it might not be your job, your kids, or Mercury in retrograde.

It might just be your microbiome throwing a tantrum.

Wait, What’s a Microbiome Again?

Glad you asked.

Your gut microbiome is basically a wild metropolis of trillions of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and microbes living in your digestive tract. Some are friendly. Some are sketchy. Ideally, they all coexist like the world’s most complicated reality show—balanced, busy, and full of drama behind the scenes.

When your good gut bugs are winning, you feel energized, clear-headed, and digestion hums along without any bloating or surprise gas attacks.

When your gut is out of whack? Think fatigue, food sensitivities, brain fog, skin issues, immune crashes, mood swings, and general “I don’t feel like myself”-ness.

So Why Is Your Gut Mad at You?

Let’s break it down gently:

Too much sugar & processed food: Bad bacteria love sugar like your toddler loves chaos. Feeding them = imbalance.
Not enough fiber: Fiber is prebiotic gold. Your good bacteria eat it. If they starve, the bad guys take over.
Antibiotics (even the ones in food): They don’t discriminate. They wipe out good bugs with the bad ones.
Chronic stress: Yes, your gut feels your stress. Stress can literally change your microbiome’s makeup. Its no coincidence that stress causes ulcers to form in your stomach.
Too few plants, too much same-same: Your microbes crave variety. Eating only three foods on repeat is a bacterial snooze-fest.

Okay, So How Do I Get on My Gut’s Good Side?

No juice cleanses. No fasting for six days and whispering to your intestines. Just real food and better habits.

Here’s how to show your gut some love:

🥦 1. Feed It Plants. Lots of Plants.

Aim for 30+ different plants per week (yes, herbs count!). Diversity keeps your microbiome thriving and sharp.

🧄 2. Embrace Fermented Foods.

Say hello to sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir, miso, yogurt (dairy or non-dairy), and kombucha. These guys deliver live cultures—aka reinforcements for your gut army.

🍓 3. Fiber is Your Friend.

Whole grains, beans, lentils, nuts, seeds, fruits, and veggies = microbial magic.

🧘♀️ 4. Chill. Out.

Meditation, breathwork, a walk outside—whatever helps you lower cortisol helps your gut stop freaking out.

🚫 5. Ditch Artificial Sweeteners & Ultra-Processed Junk.

Aspartame, saccharin, and mystery snack-food ingredients can disrupt your gut’s natural rhythm like a toddler with a tambourine.

The Wild Gut–Brain Connection

You know those “gut feelings”? Not just a figure of speech.

The gut and brain are linked via the vagus nerve, like a two-way text line. Your microbiome produces neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine (yes, the “happy” ones), meaning your gut health literally affects your mood, sleep, and anxiety levels.

Fix your gut, and you might just fix your whole vibe. No crystals required.

TL;DR: Your Gut Deserves Better

It’s not about being perfect. It’s about being intentional.

Eat more plants. Ease up on the stress. Cut back on the junk. And maybe, just maybe, say something nice to your gut every once in a while. It’s doing more for you than you realize.

Need a simple gut-friendly meal plan? A plant-tracker? A checklist? A printable poop chart? (not kidding) Let us know, and we’ll hook you up. 💚

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