The Ultimate Gut Health Checklist

Your gut isn’t just where digestion happens – it’s the command center of your immune system, your second brain, and a major driver of how you feel physically and emotionally. Gut health means taking care of your whole self.
This checklist will help you make small, daily improvements to build a healthier, happier gut.
Morning Habits
- Drink a glass of warm water with lemon
- Helps flush toxins and kickstart digestion
- Take a high-quality probiotic
- Look for multi-strain formulas (like PrimeBiome) to support gut flora
- Eat a fiber-rich breakfast
- Think chia pudding, oats, flaxseeds, or berries
- Practice 2 minutes of deep belly breathing
- Helps stimulate the vagus nerve and calm gut inflammation
Midday Boosters
- Get moving (walk, stretch, yoga)
- Gentle movement improves bowel motility and balances gut bacteria
- Avoid eating while distracted
- Mindful eating reduces bloating and promotes better digestion
- Include fermented foods
- Add a spoonful of sauerkraut, kimchi, or yogurt to lunch
- Stay hydrated
- Aim for at least 8 glasses of water per day
Evening Gut Support
- Limit heavy dinners
- Large meals late at night slow digestion and disrupt sleep
- Sip herbal teas (peppermint, ginger, fennel)
- Soothe the digestive tract and reduce gas
- Take a gentle walk after dinner
- 10 minutes is enough to help with digestion
- Avoid screen time 1 hour before bed
- Supports melatonin production, which affects gut rhythms
Mental & Emotional Gut Tips
- Reduce stress daily
- Meditation, journaling, nature walks
- Prioritize sleep
- Aim for 7–9 hours of quality rest
- Avoid negative self-talk
- Mental stress directly impacts gut inflammation
- Practice gratitude
- Shown to reduce stress markers and promote balance in the microbiome
Weekly Gut-Reset Habits
- Try 24-hour digestive rest (intermittent fasting or just light meals)
- Add a new fiber-rich vegetable each week (jerusalem artichoke, asparagus, dandelion greens)
- Rotate your fermented foods
- Do a social media detox for one day
Bonus: Signs of a Happy Gut
- Regular, pain-free bowel movements
- Stable energy throughout the day
- Clearer skin and fewer cravings
- Less bloating and gas after meals
🟢 Ready to Go Deeper?
Download our free 7-Day Life Reset Guide to get daily rituals and mindset tips to improve your gut and your overall wellbeing.
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