Gut health is trending everywhere, but the basics are very simple: your digestive system likes regularity, balance and not too much abuse.
Eating at wildly different times every day, skipping meals and then overeating, or constantly snacking late at night can confuse digestion. Try to keep rough routine—your body likes predictability.
Include fibre from fruits, vegetables, whole grains and pulses. It keeps things moving and feeds good gut bacteria. Very low-fibre diets often cause constipation and discomfort.
Ultra-processed junk food now and then is okay, but if it becomes a daily habit, your gut will protest—gas, acidity, loose motions, or feeling heavy and dull.
Fermented foods like curd, buttermilk, some traditional pickles or local ferments may support gut health for many people, as long as you’re not intolerant to any ingredient.
Water intake is often ignored. Dehydration makes stools hard and difficult to pass.
If you have long-term digestive symptoms—pain, blood in stool, major weight loss, very frequent loose motions—don’t rely only on diet tips. Get a proper medical evaluation.
