Heal your gut in 2026!

So what does your gut actually do? Not only is your gut vital when digesting food, a healthy gut supports your immune system, aids in the absorption of nutrients and even influences your mental health! Your gut is made up of microorganisms called microbiota. These microbes break down food and produce vitamins in the large intestine. Healthy microbes can improve your immune system and help fight pathogens: 70-80% of immune cells live in your gut!

Is my gut healthy?

If you’ve got clear skin, endless energy, a strong immune system and you aren’t prone to bloating, then your gut is most likely well taken care of! However, nausea, bloating, cramps and constipation are tell tale signs that your gut needs some TLC. If you want your gut health to be on top form, the best place to start is diet. A balanced diet is essential, including a recommended 30g a day of fibre alongside omega 3 fatty acids and protein. It’s also ideal to introduce plenty of probiotics to your gut. These are ‘good’ bacteria that help your intestinal tract and are naturally found in dairy products, fermented and pickled vegetables.

How will coffee help my gut?

In moderation, coffee is great at aiding gut health. Coffee contains chlorogenic acid, that beneficial gut bacteria feed on. Coffee also contains antioxidants that help to reduce inflammation in the digestive tract. The caffeine in coffee stimulates gut motility and increases beneficial bacteria however, decaffeinated coffee does still carry the majority of benefits that caffeinated coffee does.

How can Beanies Flavoured Instant Coffee improve my gut health?

The benefits of drinking coffee to aid gut health may be negated if sweeteners and syrups are used to enhance the flavour. High sugar syrups and artificial sweeteners can counteract the antioxidants in coffee and cause inflammation and/ or off balance the microbiome in your gut. However, Beanies Flavoured Instant Coffee eliminates the need to use these products as the coffee is already flavoured without artificial sweeteners and contains zero sugar! Instant coffee contains more antioxidants than coffee in other formats and positively influences gut health as freeze dried instant coffee contains the most fibre: 0.75mg per 100ml.

So if you’re looking to heal your gut in 2026, eat well and why not make the switch to Beanies Flavoured Instant Coffee?!

If you’re looking for somewhere to start, my current favourite flavour is Dubai Style Chocolate, available in caffeinated or decaf!

References:

https://www.stylist.co.uk/fitness-health/nutrition/instant-coffee-healthy-vs-freshly-ground/667634

https://zoe.com/learn/coffee-gut-bacteria-zoe-study?srsltid=AfmBOooPVUBwKLKSYfJSBQZK08XSS8rPAfyrbC_gROBVxjvynshCoh6L

https://www.imodium.co.uk/looking-after-your-gut?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=GO-GB-ENG-PS-Imodium-ImodiumAllOther-CS-EX-RN-NPR-N/A-Frequent/AWA&utm_content=Gut+Health&utm_term=symptoms+of+bad+gut+health&gclid=Cj0KCQiA9t3KBhCQARIsAJOcR7xYp0Y8kFNRmkDwFsy1FSGClvbTdVOob9Vi57W2AhHHHf__hb7uz3waAhR6EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=380762077&gbraid=0AAAAAD7HdQ-6go5h0e4i9F1qZCdwKkIwL#signs-of-bad-gut-health

Blog by Anna Hornby