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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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