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Your gut is more than just a digestive organ — it's a central hub that influences your immunity, mood, energy levels, and overall well-being. Supporting your gut health naturally involves a combination of nourishing foods, lifestyle practices, and smart supplementation. In this blog, we'll explore practical ways to help your gut, including some of our best-loved supplements: Perfect Hydrolysed Collagen, Perfect Gelatin, and Zesti Daily Greens, which is packed with gut-loving prebiotics and probiotics.
🌿 Why Gut Health Matters
Your gut is home to trillions of microorganisms (the microbiome) that play a huge role in:
- Digesting food and absorbing nutrients
- Regulating immune function
- Producing neurotransmitters that affect your mood and mental clarity
- Protecting against harmful bacteria and pathogens
When your gut is out of balance — known as dysbiosis — it can affect your whole body. Research has linked poor gut health to everything from bloating and fatigue to autoimmune conditions, weight issues, and even anxiety and depression.
🥦 Eat to Nourish Your Gut
1. Eat Plenty of Fibre-Rich Foods
Fibre acts as food for your beneficial gut bacteria. Your microbiome thrives when you regularly consume a variety of whole, plant-based foods. Great sources include:
- Legumes (lentils, chickpeas, black beans)
- Whole grains (oats, quinoa, brown rice)
- Fruit (especially berries, apples, and bananas)
- Vegetables (think artichokes, broccoli, spinach, and beetroot)
A study published in Nature confirmed that diets high in fibre improve microbial diversity — a key marker of gut health.
2. Add Fermented Foods
Fermented foods naturally contain probiotics — live good bacteria that support your microbiome. Incorporate foods like:
- Yoghurt with live cultures
- Kefir
- Sauerkraut
- Kimchi
- Miso
- Tempeh
These can help regulate digestion, reduce inflammation, and support immune function.
💊 Supplements to Support Your Gut Naturally
Sometimes, even a healthy diet needs extra support. Here's how our key gut-friendly supplements can help:
Perfect Hydrolyzed Collagen
Collagen is a protein found in the connective tissue of your gut lining. Perfect Hydrolyzed Collagen provides easily absorbed peptides that help:
- Strengthen the intestinal wall (ideal for leaky gut support)
- Reduce inflammation in the gut
- Promote tissue repair and healthy digestion
Clinical research supports collagen's role in gut barrier function and reducing intestinal permeability.
🔗 See collagen & gut health studies
Perfect Gelatin
Gelatin is cooked collagen and brings its unique benefits for digestion. It:
- Encourages stomach acid production to aid digestion
- It is known to help restore the gut lining
- Adds bulk to stools and supports regular bowel movements
Gelatin is beneficial when consumed in homemade gummies, broths, or jellies.
Choose one of the cleanest and purest gelatin products on the market here.
🔗 Chris Kresser: Why we need gelatin
Zesti® Daily Greens
Our Zesti® Daily Greens powder is a gut health powerhouse. It contains:
- Prebiotics like inulin (fuel for good bacteria)
- Probiotics to populate the gut with friendly microbes
- Nutrient-dense greens and fruits to support detoxification and digestion
Probiotic and prebiotic supplementation has been linked to improved digestive health and reduced symptoms of bloating and discomfort.
🔗 Scientific review on pre/probiotics
Lifestyle Tips That Support a Happy Gut
Don't underestimate the power of daily habits. These small but essential lifestyle tweaks can also support your gut:
- Move your body – regular exercise improves digestion and microbiome diversity
- Manage stress – chronic stress can disrupt your gut-brain axis
- Sleep well – aim for 7–9 hours of quality sleep to allow your gut to reset
- Hydrate – water helps with regular bowel movements and nutrient absorption
✨ Final Thoughts
Your gut health is foundational to how you feel daily — from energy and immunity to mood and metabolism. The great news is, there's so much you can do to support it naturally:
✅ Load your plate with fibre-rich, whole foods
✅ Enjoy fermented foods for natural probiotics
✅ Support your gut lining with Perfect Hydrolyzed Collagen and Perfect Gelatin (linked above/to the side or below.
✅ Feed and balance your microbiome with Zesti® Daily Greens
✅ And don't forget to move, sleep, de-stress and hydrate!
A healthy gut is a happy gut — and your whole body will thank you for it.
PS: Want easy, gut-loving recipes? Check out our latest blog on 3 Simple Gelatin Recipes here!
Disclaimer:
This blog is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your healthcare practitioner before starting any new supplement, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or are taking medication