You’ve cut out gluten. Said goodbye to dairy. Spent weeks on low FODMAP.
And somehow you’re still bloated. Still uncomfortable. Still second-guessing every meal.

If this sounds familiar, it’s time to ask a better question.
Is the food really the issue, or is your gut just too inflamed to process it properly?

Let’s break down what’s actually happening when your digestion feels off, and how to tell whether you're reacting to the food itself or the state of your gut.

1. A Trigger Isn’t Always an Allergy

It Might Be Gut Stress

If you bloat after sourdough, feel gassy after chickpeas, or can’t tolerate a latte anymore, it doesn’t always mean you’re intolerant.
It might mean your gut lining is inflamed, your enzyme production is low, or your microbial balance is off.

When the gut is compromised, your tolerance to everyday foods drops. The goal isn’t always to eliminate. Sometimes it’s to strengthen your digestive system so it can handle more.

2. Food Intolerances Are Often a Symptom

Not the Root Cause

Feeling worse after bread or dairy doesn’t mean those foods are bad. It often means your gut can’t break them down efficiently right now.

What to look for:

• You react to random foods inconsistently

• You tolerate a food one week but not the next

• You’re fine abroad but flare up at home

• You feel bloated even after “safe” meals

• You’ve cut everything out but still have symptoms

Sound familiar? Then it’s probably your gut, not the food.

3. Focus on Repair First

Restriction Later (If At All)

Instead of cutting out more and more foods, start by supporting the system that digests them.

What to try:

• Strengthen your gut lining

• Support bile flow and enzyme production

• Calm inflammation and reduce fermentation

• Restore balance in your microbiome

Once your gut is stable, you may find that you can tolerate foods again that used to cause issues. This is what food freedom looks like and it starts with healing, not restriction.

4. Use the Right Tools

Not Just More Elimination

If your body is reacting to everything, it’s time to bring in support.

What to look for:

• L-Glutamine to support and repair the gut lining

• Globe Artichoke and Peppermint Oil to support digestion and reduce bloating

• Marshmallow Root and Fennel Seed to soothe inflammation and calm the gut

• Antimicrobial herbs like Oregano and Thyme to rebalance overgrowths like SIBO

Debloat Me was designed to help your gut tolerate more, not restrict more.

5. Track Patterns

Not Just Food

What you eat matters. But so does how you eat. And how stressed you are. And how well you’re sleeping.

What to track:

• Meals

• Stress levels

• Sleep quality

• Menstrual cycle stage

• Movement and hydration

This gives you a clearer picture of what’s actually triggering your symptoms — and it’s rarely just one food.

The Bottom Line

Bloating after pasta doesn’t always mean it’s the pasta. And feeling off after a latte doesn’t always mean you need to quit dairy forever.

Sometimes your gut just needs support. Not another elimination diet. Not another test. Just daily tools that calm, repair, and restore balance.