You may have heard your gut referred to as your "second brain", and there's real science behind the phrase. The enteric nervous system, a vast network of neurons lining the digestive tract, communicates directly with the brain via the gut-brain axis. What you feed your gut genuinely affects how you think, feel, and move through the world.*
This simple, beautiful yogurt bowl is designed with exactly that in mind. It takes five minutes to assemble and features two of our most beloved herbal blends, each one chosen for the way it supports both your gut and your mood, from the inside out.
Our Adaptogenic Tonic brings together a spectrum of functional mushrooms — reishi, lion's mane, and cordyceps — paired with vitamin C–rich botanicals like camu camu and cangosteen, traditionally used to support energy, resilience, and overall vitality.* Layered alongside it, our Belly Love Powder is crafted with digestive-supportive herbs including ginger, hibiscus, and garcinia, known for promoting gut comfort, metabolic balance, and gentle daily cleansing.* Together, they turn a beautiful breakfast bowl into a real act of self-care.
What Is the Gut-Brain Connection?
The gut and brain are in constant two-way conversation through the vagus nerve and the enteric nervous system, sometimes called the "second brain" because it contains roughly 100 million nerve cells. This connection means that supporting digestive health can have a meaningful ripple effect on mood, mental clarity, and energy levels.*
Adaptogenic Tonic: Adaptogenic mushrooms like those found in this formula have been studied for their relationship to cognitive support and healthy stress responses.*
Belly Love Powder: Digestive herbs like ginger, garcinia, and hibiscus have long traditions of use for gut comfort and motility.*
This bowl brings both together in the most delicious way possible.
RECIPE
Prep time: 5 minutes
Recipe by: Talya Glowacz
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 kiwi, sliced
- 1 banana, sliced
- 3 strawberries, sliced
- 1.5 tsp Belly Love Powder
- ½ tsp Adaptogenic Tonic
- optional: gold star sprinkles for extra whimsy
Instructions:
Shop the Formulas in This Recipe
Each adaptogen used here is available in our apothecary — small batch, ethically sourced, and crafted with the same intention you brought to this recipe.
→ Adaptogenic Tonic: cortisol support, vitamin C, energy + vitality*
→ Belly Love Powder: digestive harmony, bloat support, natural balance*
Explore more recipes to support your brain-gut connection in the Recipes section of our Blog.
