Getting Personal with our Nutrition and Gut Health: Is your gut and nutrition aligned? Learn why personalizing yours is a key trend to a healthy you.

Gut Health: Why It Matters More Than Ever

It’s no longer just for dietitians and medical representatives to evaluate and dissect. As the trend upticks for knowing more about our bodies and the desire for a vibrant healthspan, gut health has consumers taking charge of this vernacular.

With that, and the confirmation, gut health is brain health, showing they are rapidly in communication (think neurons, proteins and chemicals), people want to personalize theirs. Aptly named, “the gut-brain axis,” they equally influence one another, which means what you eat matters a lot.

Our gut microbes (bacteria), along with our nervous system, has a direct impact on our mental and cognitive health. So how do you make sure to fuel your body for success?

According to the Director of the Good Housekeeping Institute Nutrition Lab, registered dietitian, Stefani Sassos,

“We’re starting to really understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to diet (and exercise for that matter). No, that protein powder that your best friend swears by may not be perfect for your sensitive stomach. Personalized nutrition means more than your name slapped across a sticker on the front of a supplement bottle – it involves products and tools that are specifically created for your unique needs based on genetics, lifestyle, environment and more. Some services are more evidence-based than others, but there is certainly promise in these customized options as the category continues to grow and evolve.”

Your overall daily well-being relies heavily on what you put inside you. It’s in everyone’s best interest to take stock of this. A good rule of thumb to improve your gut health naturally is to eat a good variety of whole foods, emphasizing plants. More diversity in your diet leads to a more diverse gut microbiome, which is good for your overall gut health. Whole foods and plants also pack more nutrition per calorie than processed foods, leaving less room for harmful additives, sweeteners and saturated fats.

To personalize your gut health journey, consider consulting with a registered dietitian or nutritionist specializing in gut health who can create a personalized plan based on your needs and symptoms, or a gastroenterologist if you suspect a digestive disorder.

Start taking stock on your inner self and rise up to a better you.

Sources:

1. Good Housekeeping, Article: The 10 Biggest Food & Nutrition Trends for 2025, According to Our Health Experts; Dec. 31, 2024

2. Cleveland Clinic: The Gut-Brain Connection