Reset Your Gut, Don't Starve It

Let me just start by saying: if anyone tries to sell you a $200 juice cleanse to "reset your gut," go ahead and hand them a celery stick and tell them to shove it where the sun doesn’t shine.

Your gut isn’t broken. But after babies, stress, 27 snacks a day (none of them yours), and enough coffee to power a small city, your digestive system might be a little confused. Not dead. Not dysfunctional. Just dazed and asking for a little support.

So let’s reset it the smart way. No starvation, no shame, and definitely no green sludge that tastes like regret. Here’s how to give your gut the love it needs with small, sane tweaks that won’t send you spiraling into a supplement rabbit hole or leave you hangry AF.

1. Start Your Morning With Warm Lemon Water

Not a triple latte with a side of toddler crust. A simple cup of warm (not boiling, not cold) water with lemon gets digestion moving, hydrates your cells, and gently wakes up your liver like a calm morning playlist instead of a rave. It’s not magic, it’s minerals and hydration. Chill.

2. Stop Eating Like You’re in a Fire Drill

I know, the kids are melting down, the dog just ate a sock, and your lunch is staring at you from a standing position. But when you eat in chaos, your body thinks it’s running from a lion, not absorbing nutrients. Sit down. Breathe. Chew. No one's asking you to light candles and cue the spa music—just eat like your gut matters. Because it does.

3. Ditch the Digestive Drama Foods (Temporarily)

You don’t have to break up with bread or exile dairy forever. But if you’re bloated, gassy, or feel like a human whoopie cushion post-meal, consider taking a short break from gluten, dairy, and processed sugar. It’s not punishment. It’s detective work. You’re not quitting—you’re observing. Big difference.

4. Add More Fermented Foods (That Don’t Suck)

Sauerkraut doesn’t have to be your new religion, but a spoonful on the side of your meal can be a game-changer. Try kombucha, plain kefir, miso, kimchi, or even good ol' Greek yogurt (if dairy works for you). These foods are like sending your gut little text messages that say, "Hey, I got you."

5. Fiber Is Queen, But She Needs Water

Fiber is essential for gut health and regular poops (glamorous, I know), but without water, it turns into cement. So yes, eat more veggies, fruits, chia seeds, and oats—but don’t forget to hydrate. Otherwise, your gut reset will feel more like a plumbing disaster.

6. Support Your Nervous System, Not Just Your Gut

If your gut is always on edge, maybe it’s because you are. Your gut and nervous system are in a committed relationship (whether they like it or not). Practice breathwork, get outside, take a walk, or stare into the void in peace for five damn minutes. A calm mom equals a calmer gut.

Bottom Line:

Resetting your gut doesn’t mean punishing it. It means giving it what it’s been low-key begging for while you were busy keeping tiny humans alive.

Small tweaks. Smart changes. Less bloat, more energy, and maybe—just maybe—the end of that 3PM crash that makes you want to hide in the pantry with stale cookies.

Your gut’s not broken. It’s just overdue for a little TLC. Reset, don’t restrict. And for the love of digestion—chew your damn food.