Recipes & Rituals — Gut Health

Poor sleep and IBS have a relationship that most people do not fully understand — and it goes both ways. Understanding it is one of the most practical things you can do to manage your symptoms.How Poor Sleep Worsens IBSSleep deprivation increases cortisol — the primary stress hormone and one of the most potent IBS triggers known. Even a single night of poor sleep raises cortisol levels significantly, which directly increases gut sensitivity, alters gut motility and lowers the threshold for pain perception in the gut.Research published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that IBS patients who reported...

Plant Health Day — 13 July — celebrates the science and practice of keeping plants healthy. For us, it is a reminder of why we source organic ingredients and why it matters for the gut health of everyone who eats That Protein.What Organic Actually MeansOrganic certification means ingredients are grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, fungicides or fertilisers. It means no genetically modified organisms. It means farming practices that build soil health, support biodiversity and work with natural ecosystems rather than against them.In the UK, the Soil Association organic standard is one of the most rigorous in the world. It covers...

Getting enough protein on a vegan diet with IBS is one of the most common challenges our community faces. Most high-protein plant foods are also high FODMAP. Here is the complete guide to what works.The ChallengeThe most abundant vegan protein sources — chickpeas, lentils, black beans, kidney beans, edamame, soy — are all high or moderate FODMAP. This creates a genuine nutritional challenge for anyone trying to eat plant-based while managing IBS.The solution is not to abandon plant-based eating. It is to know exactly which sources are safe, in what serving sizes, and how to supplement the gaps.Low FODMAP Vegan...

Summer travel with IBS requires planning. Not obsessive planning — but enough to ensure that a holiday does not become a week of anxiety, bathroom-hunting and flares. Here is what works.Before You GoResearch your destination's food culture before you travel. Mediterranean cuisines — Greek, Italian, Spanish — are generally more IBS-friendly than you might think. Grilled meats and fish, rice, potatoes, olive oil and simple vegetables are naturally Low FODMAP staples.The biggest triggers when travelling are: unfamiliar cooking oils, hidden onion and garlic in sauces, dairy-heavy cuisines, street food with unknown ingredients, and the stress of travel itself which independently...