By Heather Holker | Founder of LIVEDEN | Pure Balanced Life Podcast | 3-minute read
Welcome, friend. I’m so glad you’re here!
Today we’re diving into the most important health decision you make in your day. And here’s the clincher— you only get one opportunity to make it each day. That’s why what I’m sharing with you today is absolutely critical for your gut health, energy, hormone balance, immunity, healthy aging, and disease prevention.
Why Your Gut Health Dictates Everything
In an earlier episode of the Pure Balanced Life Podcast, I shared why bringing your body into balance is vital. Your gut microbiome is at the heart of that.
It’s often called your second brain, and for good reason:
- It makes over 90% of your chemical messengers (hormones)
- It helps regulate your mood, metabolism, sleep, stress, and fertility
- 70–80% of your immune system lives there (source)
Think of your gut microbiome like a bustling Swiss town — everyone has a purpose, the air is fresh, the streets are clean, and everything runs in harmony.
But what activates that thriving town each day?
What to Eat First in the Morning to Support Your Gut Microbiome
It all comes down to how you BREAK your FAST.
Breakfast literally means break your fast after a night of rest. What you consume first thing sets everything into motion: your digestion, energy, mood, metabolism, and immune response.
When you wake up, your body has already:
- Spent ~8 hours digesting your last meal
- Spent another ~4 hours detoxing your liver, kidneys, and cells
- Is now in a state of maximum nutrient absorption
Your gut is like a dry sponge, ready to absorb what you give it. And what you choose to eat — or drink — first either activates your good bacteria or fuels the bad.
Morning Gut Health: The Path to Ease or Uphill Battle
Do you want to stroll through the peaceful town square with ease… or feel like you’re hiking straight up a mountain before 9am?
That’s the difference between a gut-supportive morning routine and one that leaves you fighting cravings, fatigue, inflammation, and brain fog.
So let’s go through the 11 things your gut microbiome needs first thing in the morning to bring your body into BALANCE.
The 11 Key Nutrients to Activate the Gut Microbiome
1. Whole Food Nutrients (Not Synthetics)
Choose nutrient-dense foods from the earth. Color = nutrients. Your gut thrives on real, plant-based, unprocessed fuel.
2. Plant-Based Protein
Easily absorbed and stabilizes blood sugar (critical in the morning). It also fuels lean tissues and helps curb cravings.
3. Prebiotics + Probiotics with Endospore Protection
Most probiotics die in stomach acid. Endospore-encased strains make it to the gut alive and actually help balance your microbiome. You can learn more about our LIVEDEN Probiotic HERE.
4. All 9 Essential Amino Acids
These are the building blocks of protein that help with tissue repair, muscle recovery, and nutrient absorption. (what they are and why you need them)
5. Adaptogenic Mushrooms
Not all mushrooms are adaptogens. Choose ones that help your body combat stress, detox the liver, balance hormones, and reduce inflammation.
6. Powerful Antioxidants
They activate your cells and protect them from damage caused by stress, screens, pollution, and toxins. Healthy cells = healthy body. (More on antioxidants)
7. Natural Vitamins + Minerals
Think synergy. Vitamins and minerals work best in a complex — like a big, happy family. Make sure they’re in natural (non-synthetic) forms for proper uptake.
8. Brain + Neural Support
A healthy mind is non-negotiable. Support cognitive clarity, mental health, and mood with nutrients that nourish the brain.
9. Collagen-Building Peptides
These support skin, joints, muscle growth, gut health, and natural collagen production — which decreases with age. (source)
10. Super-Greens for Natural Energy
Greens nourish the adrenals and give a clean energy boost without caffeine crashes. They also supply essential minerals.
11. Digestive Enzymes
You can only build with what your body absorbs. Enzymes help you break down nutrients for maximum benefit.
The Simple Gut Health Solution: Why We Created LIVEDEN BALANCE
As a mom, I know how overwhelming this list can be. Before we started having our children, I used to source these nutrients separately while training and competing. But with those precious little ones? Time is no longer your own. But I’ve always held fast to the truth that our own health should never be sacrificed — we are only able to GIVE our best when we FEEL our best!
That’s why we created LIVEDEN BALANCE.
With over 18 months of research, 28 iterations, and a mission to make gut health simple, we developed a 100% plant-based superfood that combines all 11 essentials in one scoop.
It’s:
- Whole-food based
- Kid-friendly
- Non-synthetic (pure, clean nutrition — the way your body was meant to be nourished)
- Quick + Easy to use daily
Because health shouldn’t be hard. And it should be for the whole family.
Nourished by Nature. The way our body was meant to be nourished.
Daily Habits Become Who You Are
You can absolutely put these ingredients together yourself. Just make sure you have the right ingredients, amounts, and consistency.
Daily BALANCE = long-term health.
It’s what helps us feel strong, focused, energetic, and resilient. It’s the gift you give your body EVERY SINGLE DAY.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the best way to activate your gut microbiome in the morning?
A: Break your fast with whole food nutrients, plant-based protein, probiotics (encased with an endospore), super-greens, collagen-peptides, adaptogens, and digestive enzymes to naturally activate your gut microbiome, support gut balance, and bring your body into BALANCE. It’s everything you’ll find in LIVEDEN BALANCE.
Q: Why does gut health matter for hormone balance and energy?
A: Over 90% of your body’s hormones are produced in the gut. A balanced gut improves mood, metabolism, sleep, and immune strength.
Prefer to Listen Instead?
Tune into this episode on the Pure Balanced Life Podcast to get a more in-depth view.
Ready to Feel the Difference?
Remember, our daily habits become us. Your gut microbiome is the FOUNDATION of your health — where it all starts! If you want better health you need to start nourishing + properly activating your gut microbiome EVERYDAY.
Have a question? We’re happy to help! Email us at hello@LIVEDEN.com
Let today be the day you start your morning with intention — the way your body was meant to be nourished — BALANCED.
Body Balanced. Life Changed.™
