Paridhi, a gut health nutritionist, shared a few habits she follows for a healthier life in an Instagram post dated August 23, 2026. Life doesn’t change in a day. It takes small habits and everyday efforts to bring changes you genuinely want to see in your life in terms of mental and physical health.
Also read | Clinical nutritionist reveals simple yet effective ways to reduce belly fat without crash dieting or extreme workouts
Belly/diaphragmatic breathing before big meals
Paridhi always practices diaphragmatic breathing before big meals as it helps the body shift out of fight-or-flight mode into a calmer state by increasing parasympathetic activity, significantly supporting our digestion post meal. Another important thing Paridhi never skips is consuming prunes every day. She highlights that they are an easy and reliable source of fibre and the most natural form of gentle laxative that you can get. Prunes draw water into the bowel and soften your stool consistency and frequency. She highlights that plant colours reflect beneficial phytochemicals. It’s the simplest visual cue to consume a wider diversity of plants and improve our microbiome health . Optimal digestion begins in the mouth, and chewing well does half the job by getting your stomach ready for churning your food and moving it efficiently through the digestive tract, hence reducing the chances of bloating and indigestion. Spicy food can aggravate symptoms like burning, reflux, and abdominal discomfort. Paridhi intentionally avoids this. Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. It is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.
She ensures that she always has at least three colours on her plate, according to Paridhi. Food can taste better even without adding so many spices, according to her.
Paridhi captioned, “These are a few little rules I’ve made for myself as a nutritionist. Things I’ve found genuinely make a difference to how I feel and how my gut and brain behave. And honestly, none of this is rocket science! They’re tiny, low-effort changes that pretty much anyone can try instead of looking for the next big gut-health fix. Sharing my non-negotiables in case you want to steal a few for yourself. Paridhi highlighted that she never allows herself to sit right after eating anything. There are multiple benefits of walking after every meal.
Even a little post-meal movement can support motility and transit your food through the gut, according to her.
