Recipes & Rituals — IBS

What stabilisers and emulsifiers do in protein powder, what the research says about gut health, and why That Protein's blends leave them out.

The best protein powder for IBS in 2026: what triggers symptoms, what to avoid, and the low FODMAP, additive-free options that are gentle on a sensitive gut.

Protein is arguably the most important nutrient for women over 40 — and it is the one most commonly under-consumed. Here is what changes after 40, why it matters, and what to do about it.What Changes After 40From around age 35, women begin to lose muscle mass at a rate of approximately 1% per year — a process called sarcopenia. After menopause, when oestrogen levels drop sharply, this accelerates significantly. Learn more about how hormones affect IBS and gut health.How Much Protein Do Women Over 40 Need?The NHS recommends 0.75g per kilogram as a minimum. However, leading researchers now recommend...

Your gut and your brain are in constant conversation. This is not a metaphor — it is biology. The enteric nervous system, often called the second brain, contains over 500 million neurons lining your gastrointestinal tract. These neurons communicate directly with your brain via the vagus nerve in what scientists call the gut-brain axis.Serotonin and the GutApproximately 90% of the body's serotonin — the neurotransmitter most associated with mood regulation — is produced in the gut, not the brain. This is one of the most striking findings in modern neuroscience and helps explain why gut dysfunction so frequently co-occurs with...