Winter Wellness: How to Keep Your Gut Healthy During the Cold Months
Published on February 16, 2025
Winter brings chilly temperatures, cozy nights, and plenty of comfort food. But did you know that the cold months can also affect your gut health? Between holiday indulgences, reduced physical activity, and seasonal stress, your digestive system might feel a little off.
A healthy gut is essential for more than just digestion—it plays a crucial role in immune function, energy levels, and even mood. So, if you’re feeling sluggish, bloated, or run down this winter, it’s time to show your gut some love! Here are some simple ways to keep your digestive system happy and thriving all season long.
During winter, we naturally crave warm, hearty meals. The good news? Many winter comfort foods can actually support gut health—if you choose the right ones!
Tip: Instead of reaching for processed snacks, try a warm bowl of oatmeal topped with flaxseeds and berries for a gut-friendly breakfast!
When it’s hot outside, we naturally drink more water. But in the winter, it’s easy to forget about hydration. Dehydration can lead to sluggish digestion, constipation, and bloating.
Tip: Carry a reusable water bottle with you as a reminder to sip throughout the day!
Cold and flu season is in full swing, and your gut plays a major role in your immune system. About 70% of your immune cells reside in your gut, so keeping your gut microbiome balanced is key to staying healthy.
Tip: Add a serving of probiotic-rich food to your daily routine to give your immune system an extra boost!
When it’s freezing outside, it’s tempting to curl up under a blanket instead of exercising. But staying active is essential for gut health—movement helps keep digestion regular and prevents bloating.
Tip: Even 5-10 minutes of movement after eating can improve digestion and gut motility!
Winter cravings for sweets, baked goods, and heavy comfort foods can wreak havoc on your gut. Too much sugar feeds harmful gut bacteria and can lead to bloating, inflammation, and sluggish digestion.
Tip: If you’re craving something warm and sweet, try a cup of golden milk (turmeric latte) with honey instead of sugary hot cocoa!
The winter months can bring seasonal stress, holiday fatigue, and even the winter blues—all of which can impact gut health. Stress and lack of sleep disrupt gut bacteria and lead to digestive issues like bloating and discomfort.
Tip: Unwind with a warm chamomile or peppermint tea before bed—it’s great for digestion and relaxation!
Winter doesn’t have to mean sluggish digestion and low energy. By making small, gut-friendly changes—like eating fiber-rich foods, staying hydrated, taking probiotics, and managing stress—you can feel your best all season long.
Supporting your gut isn’t just about digestion; it’s about better immunity, improved mood, and sustained energy—all things we need to get through the winter months! So, take care of your gut, and it will take care of you.
Which of these gut-friendly winter tips will you try first? Join my Facebook Group and let me know!
Winter brings chilly temperatures, cozy nights, and plenty of comfort food. But did you know that the cold months can also affect your gut health? Between holiday indulgences, reduced physical activity, and seasonal stress, your digestive system might feel a little off.
A healthy gut is essential for more than just digestion—it plays a crucial role in immune function, energy levels, and even mood. So, if you’re feeling sluggish, bloated, or run down this winter, it’s time to show your gut some love! Here are some simple ways to keep your digestive system happy and thriving all season long.
1. Eat Warming, Gut-Friendly Foods
During winter, we naturally crave warm, hearty meals. The good news? Many winter comfort foods can actually support gut health—if you choose the right ones!
- Soups and stews packed with fiber-rich veggies, beans, and lean proteins are excellent for digestion.
- Fermented foods like yogurt, kimchi, and sauerkraut provide probiotics that support a balanced gut microbiome.
- Roasted root vegetables like carrots, sweet potatoes, and beets are full of fiber and prebiotics, which feed good gut bacteria.
Tip: Instead of reaching for processed snacks, try a warm bowl of oatmeal topped with flaxseeds and berries for a gut-friendly breakfast!
2. Stay Hydrated (Even When It’s Cold!)
When it’s hot outside, we naturally drink more water. But in the winter, it’s easy to forget about hydration. Dehydration can lead to sluggish digestion, constipation, and bloating.
- Aim for at least 8 glasses of water a day—even when you don’t feel thirsty.
- Try herbal teas, warm lemon water, or broths for extra hydration.
- If you’re struggling with digestion, adding Plexus Bio Cleanse can help support regularity and hydration from the inside out.
Tip: Carry a reusable water bottle with you as a reminder to sip throughout the day!
3. Support Your Immune System with Probiotics
Cold and flu season is in full swing, and your gut plays a major role in your immune system. About 70% of your immune cells reside in your gut, so keeping your gut microbiome balanced is key to staying healthy.
- Probiotic-rich foods like Greek yogurt, kefir, and miso help maintain gut balance.
- Prebiotics (found in foods like garlic, onions, and bananas) feed the good bacteria in your gut.
- Taking Plexus ProBio 5 can provide extra probiotic support, helping keep your digestion and immune function strong.
Tip: Add a serving of probiotic-rich food to your daily routine to give your immune system an extra boost!
4. Move Your Body (Even Indoors!)
When it’s freezing outside, it’s tempting to curl up under a blanket instead of exercising. But staying active is essential for gut health—movement helps keep digestion regular and prevents bloating.
- Try indoor workouts like yoga, stretching, or bodyweight exercises.
- Take short walks after meals to encourage digestion.
- Do gentle belly massage to stimulate digestion and relieve bloating.
Tip: Even 5-10 minutes of movement after eating can improve digestion and gut motility!
5. Reduce Sugar & Comfort Food Overload
Winter cravings for sweets, baked goods, and heavy comfort foods can wreak havoc on your gut. Too much sugar feeds harmful gut bacteria and can lead to bloating, inflammation, and sluggish digestion.
- Swap processed sweets for naturally sweet treats like dark chocolate, dates, or fruit.
- Balance heavier meals with fiber-rich veggies and lean proteins.
- Try Plexus Slim—a prebiotic supplement designed to help support a balanced gut and healthy metabolism.
Tip: If you’re craving something warm and sweet, try a cup of golden milk (turmeric latte) with honey instead of sugary hot cocoa!
6. Take Care of Stress & Sleep
The winter months can bring seasonal stress, holiday fatigue, and even the winter blues—all of which can impact gut health. Stress and lack of sleep disrupt gut bacteria and lead to digestive issues like bloating and discomfort.
- Prioritize rest—aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep per night.
- Practice stress management—deep breathing, meditation, or journaling can help.
- Try Plexus VitalBiome—a probiotic blend designed to help manage stress and promote gut balance.
Tip: Unwind with a warm chamomile or peppermint tea before bed—it’s great for digestion and relaxation!
Conclusion: Keep Your Gut Happy All Winter Long
Winter doesn’t have to mean sluggish digestion and low energy. By making small, gut-friendly changes—like eating fiber-rich foods, staying hydrated, taking probiotics, and managing stress—you can feel your best all season long.
Supporting your gut isn’t just about digestion; it’s about better immunity, improved mood, and sustained energy—all things we need to get through the winter months! So, take care of your gut, and it will take care of you.
Which of these gut-friendly winter tips will you try first? Join my Facebook Group and let me know!