Gastroenterologist Saurabh Sethi emphasizes that not all unusual gut symptoms should be a cause for concern; in fact, many can indicate a healthy digestive system. He identifies eight gut signs that reflect good gut health, including passing gas regularly, which shows a robust microbiome, and feeling hungry at consistent times, indicating metabolic harmony. Other signs include slightly looser stool after high-fiber meals, stomach growling between meals, and the urge to go in the morning, which is part of the gastrocolic reflex. Mild bloating after consuming vegetables and feeling full on whole foods faster are also positive indicators. These signs challenge the common assumptions about digestive health, suggesting that many symptoms often perceived as negative can actually be normal physiological responses.