Nourishing Your Digestive Health Before a Long Trip.

Travel can be one of life’s most enriching experiences, but it often comes with unexpected challenges, especially when it comes to digestion! 

At Kurami, we believe in nourishing from within and approaching wellbeing with intention. So as you prepare your suitcase and plan your itinerary, take a moment to tend to your gut.

Here is how to gently support and prepare your digestive health before a long trip.

1. Build Your Gut Resilience Early.

Think of your gut like a garden. The more diverse and thriving it is, the better equipped it will be to handle change. In the two weeks leading up to your journey, try to eat a colourful variety of whole, plant-rich meals and prebiotic-rich foods naturally high in fibres that feed beneficial bacteria.

• Natural probiotics (sources of live cultures): sauerkraut, kimchi, tempeh.

• Foods naturally high in fibre: oats, leeks, asparagus, garlic, onions. 

These ingredients are known for their versatility, flavour, and long-standing place in traditional food cultures. Incorporating them into your meals before and during travel is a simple way to support variety and consistency, even when routines change.

2. Reduce Gut Irritants.

If you are prone to bloating or discomfort while travelling, now is a good time to minimise common dietary irritants. These include:

• Excessive caffeine or alcohol.

• Ultra-processed foods.

• Artificial sweeteners and fizzy drinks 

Instead, opt for whole, gently prepared meals with familiar ingredients. At Kurami, our meal paths are crafted with gut-health in mind ingredients that reduce stress on the digestive system while still delivering satisfying flavours.

3. Support Your Circadian Rhythm.

Travel often disrupts your body clock, including when and what you eat, which in turn affects gut motility and digestion. In the days leading up to your trip, it may help to:

• Keep regular meal times.

• Prioritise earlier dinners.

• Begin shifting your sleep schedule gradually if crossing time zones.

This gentle realignment can help ease the transition, and encourage your digestive system to stay in sync.

4. Pack Gut-Supporting Essentials.

Long trips often mean unpredictable food options and irregular routines. Consider bringing along:

• A high-quality probiotic supplement, if it is part of your personal routine.

• Digestive herbal tea bags.

• A reusable water bottle to stay hydrated.

• Simple fibre-rich snacks like nuts, seeds, or dried fruit.

These small additions can offer comfort and continuity when your environment changes.

Preparing for travel is not just about the external logistics, it is also about cultivating internal balance. A few intentional habits can make all the difference when your surroundings shift.

Our Signature Meal Paths and Nourish Now Meals are focused on international flavours, using a variety of high-quality, locally sourced ingredients, including over 100 different fruits, vegetables and herbs weekly, as well as lean protein and traceable, free-range meat. 

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