Recipes & Rituals — gut reset

Summer is wonderful — and for your gut, it is often a challenge. Disrupted routines, unfamiliar foods, alcohol, travel stress and less sleep all take a toll on the gut microbiome. August is the perfect time to reset before autumn begins.Why Summer Disrupts Gut HealthThe gut microbiome thrives on consistency. Regular meal times, familiar foods, adequate sleep and manageable stress levels all support a diverse, balanced gut ecosystem. Summer disrupts all of these simultaneously — irregular meals, novel foods (including high FODMAP options at barbecues, restaurants and abroad), disrupted sleep from heat and travel, and the background stress of busy...