19/01/2026
🧬✨ Layer 2 of the gut health pyramid: basic support for your gut flora
Have you got the basics right—with enough sleep, exercise, and a healthy diet? Then it's time for the next layer: reducing triggers and replenishing your gut flora 👇
🚫 Recognizing food triggers
Certain substances in food and drinks can irritate the gut. These include:
– caffeine (in coffee and energy drinks)
– carbon dioxide (in soft drinks and sparkling water)
– sweeteners (in chewing gum or diet products)
– spicy foods (such as sambal or chili)
– alcohol (in beer or wine)
What is not a problem for one person may cause symptoms in another. By consciously reducing your intake or experimenting, you can discover what suits your intestines.
🌾 Supplement your fiber intake
Fiber is essential for your intestinal function, but most people don't get enough of it. Eating more vegetables, fruit, and whole grain products helps, and if that's not enough, a fiber supplement can offer a solution.
🦠 Probiotics: supplementing your gut bacteria
Probiotics are live ‘good’ bacteria that can support your gut flora. They are found in fermented foods such as yogurt and kefir, or in supplements with specific strains. Which one is best for you? That depends on your situation and gut needs.
💚 By recognizing triggers and providing targeted support, you can strengthen your gut health—step by step.