30/03/2026
The habits quietly disrupting your gut health (that have nothing to do with what you’re eating)…
Many of us focus the blame on the food we’re eating, but often it’s the way we’re eating and living that keeps the gut inflamed, reactive, and struggling to respond positively to your treatment protocols.
Here are 3 habits I see constantly in clinic that are sabotaging your gut health👇
1️⃣ Eating too fast (barely chewing) 👄
Digestion doesn’t start in your stomach it starts in your mouth.
When you rush meals, you:
• Miss out on proper enzyme release
• Put additional pressure on your stomach and bowels
• Increase bloating, reflux, and that “heavy” feeling after eating
Think of chewing as pre-digesting your food. Slowing down = less work for your gut later.
2️⃣ Ignoring chronic stress 😩
You can be eating the “perfect” diet, but if your body is in a constant state of stress… digestion takes a back seat.
Stress shifts you into “fight or flight” → which:
• Reduces stomach acid and enzyme production
• Slows motility (leaving you more constipated)
• Increases inflammation in the gut
Over time, this can show up as bloating, sensitivities, IBS-type symptoms, or poor nutrient absorption.
3️⃣ Not drinking enough water 💧Hydration is one of the most underrated digestive supports.
Without enough water:
• Stools becomes harder and slower to pass
• Fibre can actually worsen bloating/constipation instead of improve it
• The gut lining doesn’t function optimally
Think: hydration = lubrication for your digestive system.
✨Gut health isn’t just about ‘what’ you eat, but ‘how’ you eat, and importnatly the environment in which you’re eating!
Start here before overcomplicating things.
Small habits. Big shifts.
💌 Save this as a reminder and follow for more gut health tips
