Dear ,

Let’s cut through the green juice fog today.

Everyone’s fasting. Everyone’s talking “detox.”

But here’s the truth no one warns you about: your gut doesn’t heal in panic mode.

Yes, fasting can reset — when done right.

But too many people land in the “fasting mood trap”: low energy, irritability, poor sleep, bloating, brain fog… sounds familiar?

Why? Because when your gut is starved, your brain rebels.

Here’s what actually happens:

• Your gut bacteria panic — they stop producing key neurotransmitters like serotonin and GABA.
• Blood sugar dips - cortisol spikes - you get cranky, not calm.
• Your body enters a stress loop, not a healing loop.

And guess what? That emotional rollercoaster?

It’s not “just you.” It’s your gut-brain axis screaming for safety.

Here’s a Simple Fix:

Instead of skipping meals completely, try gut-safe fasting:

✅ Eat your last meal by 7 PM

✅ Start the next day with warm water

✅ Have your first meal only when you feel truly ready — but make it anti-inflammatory (think warm nourishing meals like moong dal cheela or vegetable soups, steamed sprouts)

What you can do TODAY:

Track your mood before and after your fast. Write down one emotion — just one — and notice the pattern.

, if your fasting routine is making your skin dull, your moods snappy, and your tummy bloated — that’s not detox.

That’s disruption.

Let’s fix it before your gut rebels louder.

Book a consultation with me over WhatsApp — bring your routine, and I’ll bring the clarity.

Stay kind to your gut,

Deepali Arora

Gut Health & Anti-Inflammatory Nutritionist