Leena Mahtani
@gutjoy.bsky.social
Gut health doesn’t have to be boring! Adding humor, lightness, and practical tips for a happier belly & mind.
#GutHealth #MindBodyBalance #GutJoy
#GutHealth #MindBodyBalance #GutJoy
90% of serotonin, the “happiness chemical,” is produced in the gut.
When your microbiome is balanced, your mood often is too.
When your microbiome is balanced, your mood often is too.
November 16, 2025 at 4:42 PM
90% of serotonin, the “happiness chemical,” is produced in the gut.
When your microbiome is balanced, your mood often is too.
When your microbiome is balanced, your mood often is too.
Think of your gut as a library.
Every meal you eat adds a new book.
The more diverse the collection, the wiser the system becomes.
Every meal you eat adds a new book.
The more diverse the collection, the wiser the system becomes.
November 15, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Think of your gut as a library.
Every meal you eat adds a new book.
The more diverse the collection, the wiser the system becomes.
Every meal you eat adds a new book.
The more diverse the collection, the wiser the system becomes.
A shared laugh is anti-inflammatory.
A hug can lower cortisol in minutes.
The science is clear: love is medicine, too.
A hug can lower cortisol in minutes.
The science is clear: love is medicine, too.
November 14, 2025 at 3:43 PM
A shared laugh is anti-inflammatory.
A hug can lower cortisol in minutes.
The science is clear: love is medicine, too.
A hug can lower cortisol in minutes.
The science is clear: love is medicine, too.
Not all gut bacteria are equal.
Some make vitamins and reduce inflammation.
Others thrive on sugar and fuel imbalance.
What you eat decides who grows.
Some make vitamins and reduce inflammation.
Others thrive on sugar and fuel imbalance.
What you eat decides who grows.
November 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Not all gut bacteria are equal.
Some make vitamins and reduce inflammation.
Others thrive on sugar and fuel imbalance.
What you eat decides who grows.
Some make vitamins and reduce inflammation.
Others thrive on sugar and fuel imbalance.
What you eat decides who grows.
Community isn’t just emotional, it’s biological.
Loneliness changes the microbiome, shifting it toward imbalance.
Connection restores diversity.
Loneliness changes the microbiome, shifting it toward imbalance.
Connection restores diversity.
November 12, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Community isn’t just emotional, it’s biological.
Loneliness changes the microbiome, shifting it toward imbalance.
Connection restores diversity.
Loneliness changes the microbiome, shifting it toward imbalance.
Connection restores diversity.
Stress is junk food for your microbiome.
Rest is nourishment.
Rest is nourishment.
November 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Stress is junk food for your microbiome.
Rest is nourishment.
Rest is nourishment.
Fermented foods aren’t just good for you, they join you.
They add to your gut’s biodiversity, making it stronger, more balanced, and more resilient.
They add to your gut’s biodiversity, making it stronger, more balanced, and more resilient.
November 7, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Fermented foods aren’t just good for you, they join you.
They add to your gut’s biodiversity, making it stronger, more balanced, and more resilient.
They add to your gut’s biodiversity, making it stronger, more balanced, and more resilient.
Are You Overfeeding But Undernourishing?
You can eat plenty but still feel depleted. If your food lacks variety, sunlight, minerals, and intention, your microbiome feels it. Prioritize quality, not just quantity.
#GutHealthMatters #GutJoy
You can eat plenty but still feel depleted. If your food lacks variety, sunlight, minerals, and intention, your microbiome feels it. Prioritize quality, not just quantity.
#GutHealthMatters #GutJoy
May 21, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Are You Overfeeding But Undernourishing?
You can eat plenty but still feel depleted. If your food lacks variety, sunlight, minerals, and intention, your microbiome feels it. Prioritize quality, not just quantity.
#GutHealthMatters #GutJoy
You can eat plenty but still feel depleted. If your food lacks variety, sunlight, minerals, and intention, your microbiome feels it. Prioritize quality, not just quantity.
#GutHealthMatters #GutJoy
The Food You Eat is the Energy You Absorb
You’re not just eating nutrients—you’re eating energy. Food made with love nourishes on a deeper level. Fast, processed, and stress-eaten meals? They imprint on your gut. Bless your food; bless your digestion.
#GutHealing #GutJoy
You’re not just eating nutrients—you’re eating energy. Food made with love nourishes on a deeper level. Fast, processed, and stress-eaten meals? They imprint on your gut. Bless your food; bless your digestion.
#GutHealing #GutJoy
May 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The Food You Eat is the Energy You Absorb
You’re not just eating nutrients—you’re eating energy. Food made with love nourishes on a deeper level. Fast, processed, and stress-eaten meals? They imprint on your gut. Bless your food; bless your digestion.
#GutHealing #GutJoy
You’re not just eating nutrients—you’re eating energy. Food made with love nourishes on a deeper level. Fast, processed, and stress-eaten meals? They imprint on your gut. Bless your food; bless your digestion.
#GutHealing #GutJoy
Cravings aren't just about food—they're often about comfort. Your inner child might be seeking safety, not just snacks.
Reparent your gut with nourishment, care, and nervous system regulation. Instead of that late-night snack, what's your favorite way to nurture yourself? #GutHealthMatters
Reparent your gut with nourishment, care, and nervous system regulation. Instead of that late-night snack, what's your favorite way to nurture yourself? #GutHealthMatters
May 19, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Cravings aren't just about food—they're often about comfort. Your inner child might be seeking safety, not just snacks.
Reparent your gut with nourishment, care, and nervous system regulation. Instead of that late-night snack, what's your favorite way to nurture yourself? #GutHealthMatters
Reparent your gut with nourishment, care, and nervous system regulation. Instead of that late-night snack, what's your favorite way to nurture yourself? #GutHealthMatters
Joy is a Gut-Friendly Diet
You can eat all the fiber & probiotics in the world, but if stress is your main dish, your gut won’t heal. Laughter, deep breaths, and play are as essential as prebiotics. What’s one thing you do daily to bring more joy to your gut? ⬇️ #Wellness #GutJoy
You can eat all the fiber & probiotics in the world, but if stress is your main dish, your gut won’t heal. Laughter, deep breaths, and play are as essential as prebiotics. What’s one thing you do daily to bring more joy to your gut? ⬇️ #Wellness #GutJoy
May 15, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The Gut-Emotion Connection
Your gut doesn’t just digest food—it digests emotions. Unresolved grief? Bloating. Chronic stress? Indigestion. Anxiety? Stomach knots. What if the key to gut health was emotional release? Have you ever noticed this connection in your own body?
Your gut doesn’t just digest food—it digests emotions. Unresolved grief? Bloating. Chronic stress? Indigestion. Anxiety? Stomach knots. What if the key to gut health was emotional release? Have you ever noticed this connection in your own body?
May 14, 2025 at 10:20 AM
The Gut-Emotion Connection
Your gut doesn’t just digest food—it digests emotions. Unresolved grief? Bloating. Chronic stress? Indigestion. Anxiety? Stomach knots. What if the key to gut health was emotional release? Have you ever noticed this connection in your own body?
Your gut doesn’t just digest food—it digests emotions. Unresolved grief? Bloating. Chronic stress? Indigestion. Anxiety? Stomach knots. What if the key to gut health was emotional release? Have you ever noticed this connection in your own body?
15-min pantry gut check for Threads:
Scan: No artificial sweeteners, refined oils, "sugar-free," processed stuff.
Labels: Skip weird ingredients, "modified," hidden sugars.
Swap: Yes to EVOO, real spices, honey/dates.
Small swaps, big gut wins!
#GutHealth #GutJoy
Scan: No artificial sweeteners, refined oils, "sugar-free," processed stuff.
Labels: Skip weird ingredients, "modified," hidden sugars.
Swap: Yes to EVOO, real spices, honey/dates.
Small swaps, big gut wins!
#GutHealth #GutJoy
May 13, 2025 at 1:10 PM
15-min pantry gut check for Threads:
Scan: No artificial sweeteners, refined oils, "sugar-free," processed stuff.
Labels: Skip weird ingredients, "modified," hidden sugars.
Swap: Yes to EVOO, real spices, honey/dates.
Small swaps, big gut wins!
#GutHealth #GutJoy
Scan: No artificial sweeteners, refined oils, "sugar-free," processed stuff.
Labels: Skip weird ingredients, "modified," hidden sugars.
Swap: Yes to EVOO, real spices, honey/dates.
Small swaps, big gut wins!
#GutHealth #GutJoy
Eating with your phone on? Your body can't properly "rest and digest," leading to bloat & poor nutrient absorption. Try a phone-free meal!
May 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Eating with your phone on? Your body can't properly "rest and digest," leading to bloat & poor nutrient absorption. Try a phone-free meal!
Are we overdoing the clean? Gut microbiome needs balance! Nature, ferments, ditching harsh antibac. Agree? 👍
May 7, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Are we overdoing the clean? Gut microbiome needs balance! Nature, ferments, ditching harsh antibac. Agree? 👍
Your gut might be behind your sugar cravings.
When it’s out of balance, sugar-loving microbes take over.
- Feed the good bugs.
- Cut the sugar.
- Sleep + stress = key.
Support your gut and calm the cravings.
When it’s out of balance, sugar-loving microbes take over.
- Feed the good bugs.
- Cut the sugar.
- Sleep + stress = key.
Support your gut and calm the cravings.
May 6, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Your gut might be behind your sugar cravings.
When it’s out of balance, sugar-loving microbes take over.
- Feed the good bugs.
- Cut the sugar.
- Sleep + stress = key.
Support your gut and calm the cravings.
When it’s out of balance, sugar-loving microbes take over.
- Feed the good bugs.
- Cut the sugar.
- Sleep + stress = key.
Support your gut and calm the cravings.
Did you know how you chew affects your gut? Conscious chewing helps digestion and your brain's fullness cues. #DigestiveHealth #SlowDownAndChew
May 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Did you know how you chew affects your gut? Conscious chewing helps digestion and your brain's fullness cues. #DigestiveHealth #SlowDownAndChew
Microplastics: The Silent Gut Disruptor
Microplastics from daily items like tea bags and water bottles can disrupt your gut microbiome, damage the gut lining, and cause inflammation.
Protect your gut: Use loose-leaf tea and glass containers/bottles. Simple switches for better wellness.
#GutHealth
Microplastics from daily items like tea bags and water bottles can disrupt your gut microbiome, damage the gut lining, and cause inflammation.
Protect your gut: Use loose-leaf tea and glass containers/bottles. Simple switches for better wellness.
#GutHealth
May 2, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Microplastics: The Silent Gut Disruptor
Microplastics from daily items like tea bags and water bottles can disrupt your gut microbiome, damage the gut lining, and cause inflammation.
Protect your gut: Use loose-leaf tea and glass containers/bottles. Simple switches for better wellness.
#GutHealth
Microplastics from daily items like tea bags and water bottles can disrupt your gut microbiome, damage the gut lining, and cause inflammation.
Protect your gut: Use loose-leaf tea and glass containers/bottles. Simple switches for better wellness.
#GutHealth
Gut issues despite diet changes? Calm your nervous system! Try deep breathing, humming, cold therapy, or grounding to aid digestion. Which helps you?
#GutHealth #GutJoy
#GutHealth #GutJoy
May 1, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Gut issues despite diet changes? Calm your nervous system! Try deep breathing, humming, cold therapy, or grounding to aid digestion. Which helps you?
#GutHealth #GutJoy
#GutHealth #GutJoy
Presentation nerves = butterflies & racing thoughts. Sensitive, red skin by 9 AM. Peak stress (11 AM): knot in stomach, clammy hands. Post-win (2 PM): breakout. By 5 PM: inflamed skin, unsettled gut.
Stress hits the gut-brain-skin axis. Skin mirrors the #Mind-#Gut link. Support your body!
Stress hits the gut-brain-skin axis. Skin mirrors the #Mind-#Gut link. Support your body!
April 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Presentation nerves = butterflies & racing thoughts. Sensitive, red skin by 9 AM. Peak stress (11 AM): knot in stomach, clammy hands. Post-win (2 PM): breakout. By 5 PM: inflamed skin, unsettled gut.
Stress hits the gut-brain-skin axis. Skin mirrors the #Mind-#Gut link. Support your body!
Stress hits the gut-brain-skin axis. Skin mirrors the #Mind-#Gut link. Support your body!
Tossing & Turning? Let's Talk Gut Health!
Late, heavy dinners = gut working overtime, less sleep hormone. Bad sleep slashes good gut bacteria (by 50%!) and causes bloating.
Eat 2-3 hours before bed for better sleep and digestion.
Sleep & Gut Superfoods: Kiwis, yogurt, pumpkin seeds.
Timing is key!
Late, heavy dinners = gut working overtime, less sleep hormone. Bad sleep slashes good gut bacteria (by 50%!) and causes bloating.
Eat 2-3 hours before bed for better sleep and digestion.
Sleep & Gut Superfoods: Kiwis, yogurt, pumpkin seeds.
Timing is key!
April 24, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Tossing & Turning? Let's Talk Gut Health!
Late, heavy dinners = gut working overtime, less sleep hormone. Bad sleep slashes good gut bacteria (by 50%!) and causes bloating.
Eat 2-3 hours before bed for better sleep and digestion.
Sleep & Gut Superfoods: Kiwis, yogurt, pumpkin seeds.
Timing is key!
Late, heavy dinners = gut working overtime, less sleep hormone. Bad sleep slashes good gut bacteria (by 50%!) and causes bloating.
Eat 2-3 hours before bed for better sleep and digestion.
Sleep & Gut Superfoods: Kiwis, yogurt, pumpkin seeds.
Timing is key!
Desk stressing your gut? Try this:
Long sitting and stress can disrupt digestion.
Gut-friendly workspace habits:
• Breathe: Deep belly breaths promote relaxation.
• Declutter: Calm space, calm mind, happier gut.
• Micro-Mindfulness: One-minute resets aid stress and digestion.
#GutHealth #GutJoy
Long sitting and stress can disrupt digestion.
Gut-friendly workspace habits:
• Breathe: Deep belly breaths promote relaxation.
• Declutter: Calm space, calm mind, happier gut.
• Micro-Mindfulness: One-minute resets aid stress and digestion.
#GutHealth #GutJoy
April 23, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Desk stressing your gut? Try this:
Long sitting and stress can disrupt digestion.
Gut-friendly workspace habits:
• Breathe: Deep belly breaths promote relaxation.
• Declutter: Calm space, calm mind, happier gut.
• Micro-Mindfulness: One-minute resets aid stress and digestion.
#GutHealth #GutJoy
Long sitting and stress can disrupt digestion.
Gut-friendly workspace habits:
• Breathe: Deep belly breaths promote relaxation.
• Declutter: Calm space, calm mind, happier gut.
• Micro-Mindfulness: One-minute resets aid stress and digestion.
#GutHealth #GutJoy
5-Second Gut Tip: Take 5 deep breaths before you eat! It activates your "rest & digest" system for better digestion. #GutHealth #MindfulEating #GutJoy
April 22, 2025 at 10:27 AM
5-Second Gut Tip: Take 5 deep breaths before you eat! It activates your "rest & digest" system for better digestion. #GutHealth #MindfulEating #GutJoy
A fiber-starved gut is a grumpy gut. Give it some leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and whole grains!
Your gut microbes thrive on fiber—skip it, and they won’t be happy. A diverse diet with whole, plant-based foods keeps digestion smooth, energy levels high, and your gut grateful.
#GutHealth #GutJoy
Your gut microbes thrive on fiber—skip it, and they won’t be happy. A diverse diet with whole, plant-based foods keeps digestion smooth, energy levels high, and your gut grateful.
#GutHealth #GutJoy
April 21, 2025 at 2:06 PM
A fiber-starved gut is a grumpy gut. Give it some leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and whole grains!
Your gut microbes thrive on fiber—skip it, and they won’t be happy. A diverse diet with whole, plant-based foods keeps digestion smooth, energy levels high, and your gut grateful.
#GutHealth #GutJoy
Your gut microbes thrive on fiber—skip it, and they won’t be happy. A diverse diet with whole, plant-based foods keeps digestion smooth, energy levels high, and your gut grateful.
#GutHealth #GutJoy
Your gut microbes when you inhale your food in 30 seconds: "Oh great, another challenge..."
Your gut when you actually chew your food: "Finally, some respect!"
One small habit chewing your food twice as much makes a big difference. Improves digestion, reduces bloat, keeps gut microbes happy.Try it
Your gut when you actually chew your food: "Finally, some respect!"
One small habit chewing your food twice as much makes a big difference. Improves digestion, reduces bloat, keeps gut microbes happy.Try it
April 20, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Your gut microbes when you inhale your food in 30 seconds: "Oh great, another challenge..."
Your gut when you actually chew your food: "Finally, some respect!"
One small habit chewing your food twice as much makes a big difference. Improves digestion, reduces bloat, keeps gut microbes happy.Try it
Your gut when you actually chew your food: "Finally, some respect!"
One small habit chewing your food twice as much makes a big difference. Improves digestion, reduces bloat, keeps gut microbes happy.Try it