How to Start Your Gut Health Journey
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For decades, we’ve been fighting against our own bodies without even realising it. The modern food industry has trained us to see food as just fuel—something to keep us going rather than something that works with our body to help us thrive.
But the truth is, our gut is an ecosystem, and what we eat either helps it flourish or throws it off balance. Instead of working against our gut, we should be working with it.
The problem? Big food companies have made that incredibly difficult.
Mass-produced cereals, marketed as "healthy," are often packed with preservatives, artificial flavourings, and hidden sugars. They give you a quick burst of energy but leave you hungry again within hours, reaching for biscuits, crisps, or another cup of coffee just to keep going. Worse still, they often lack the fibre and real nutrients that your gut needs to function at its best.
But here’s the good news: your gut is constantly changing. The choices you make today—right now—can help you build a stronger, healthier gut that supports your energy, digestion, immunity, and overall well-being.
And it all starts with simple, daily habits that work with your gut, not against it.
Step 1: Recognise the Problem (Why Your Gut Needs Support—Even If You Feel ‘Fine’)
You don’t need to have obvious gut issues to benefit from looking after your microbiome. In fact, most people don’t even realise that their daily breakfast routine might be working against them.
👉 Do you find yourself hungry again by mid-morning, even after a ‘healthy’ breakfast?
👉 Do you reach for sugary snacks or coffee to keep your energy up throughout the day?
👉 Do you ever feel sluggish, unfocused, or just not quite at your best?
These aren’t just small annoyances—they’re signs that your body isn’t getting the nourishment it needs to function optimally.
The problem isn’t you—it’s the way our food system has been designed. Ultra-processed foods and refined cereals give you a quick fix but leave your gut bacteria starving. When that happens, it affects everything from your energy levels to your metabolism, immune system, and even mental clarity.
The good news? It’s easy to change.
Step 2: The Solution – Feed Your Gut the Right Way
Your gut microbiome thrives on prebiotics. Prebiotics are fibres and resistant starches that directly feeds your good gut bacteria. The more prebiotic-containing foods you include in your diet, the stronger and healthier your gut will become.
And one of the simplest, most effective ways to start? Upgrade your breakfast.
🔹 Add More Fibre – Fibre is the foundation of good gut health. It keeps digestion running smoothly and feeds your beneficial gut bacteria. Foods like oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit provide both soluble fibre (which supports gut bacteria) and insoluble fibre (which keeps digestion regular).
🔹 Prioritise Prebiotics – Prebiotics are special types of fibre that feed the good bacteria in your gut. These include foods like flaxseeds, oats, baobab, bananas, and chicory root.
🔹 Ditch the Quick Fixes – Many cereals and so-called ‘healthy’ breakfast options are loaded with refined sugars that cause energy crashes and leave you feeling hungrier later in the day. Choosing whole-food, naturally sweetened options keeps your energy steady and your gut happy.
Step 3: Make Gut Health Effortless (Because Life’s Busy)
Mornings are hectic. And the last thing you need is a complicated meal plan or a long list of “gut health rules” to follow.
That’s exactly why The Gut Tailor’s Prebiotic Porridge helps you to make gut-friendly eating as easy, delicious, and convenient as possible.
✅ Packed with prebiotic fibre to fuel your microbiome
✅ No added sugar—naturally sweet with dried fruit
✅ Quick & effortless—just add water or milk & heat for 2.5 minutes
By simply swapping out your usual breakfast for something that works with your gut, you’ll stay full for longer, avoid energy crashes, and nourish your body from the inside out.
Step 4: Take Action Today – Your Gut Will Thank You!
Your gut health isn’t something to think about ‘later’—it’s something that impacts you every single day.
By making small, simple changes today—like choosing real food, increasing your fibre intake, and swapping ultra-processed cereals for a gut-friendly alternative—you can transform the way you feel in the weeks and months ahead.
So why not start right now?
🔹 Try prebiotic porridge today and experience the difference.
🔹If porridge isn't your thing, try adding fibre from The Fibre Plan to any food of your choice.
Your gut microbes will thank you.