Recipes & Rituals — IBS

Starting a Low FODMAP diet can feel overwhelming. The list of foods to avoid seems endless, the science is complicated, and working out what you can actually eat — let alone enjoy — takes time and research most people don't have. So we've simplified it. Here are the five most common high FODMAP foods that trigger IBS symptoms, exactly why they cause problems, and the delicious gut friendly swaps that mean you don't have to feel deprived. What Is a High FODMAP Food? FODMAP stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols. These are short-chain carbohydrates that are poorly absorbed...

Following a low FODMAP diet is a discipline in itself. Reading ingredient labels, cross-referencing FODMAP databases, and navigating a food landscape that was not built with your gut in mind takes real effort. The last thing you need is to introduce a protein powder you believe is safe, only to find it sets off the very symptoms you've been working to control.The problem is not a shortage of products claiming to be "low FODMAP," "gut-friendly," or "suitable for sensitive stomachs." The problem is that most of those claims are unverified. This guide explains what the low FODMAP diet actually involves,...

There is a particular kind of frustration that comes with spending money on a protein powder that leaves you doubled over in discomfort. Plenty of people experiencing this draw the obvious conclusion: their gut cannot handle protein powder. Some decide their IBS makes supplementation impossible. Others cycle through brand after brand, chasing a product that won't trigger symptoms. The issue, in most cases, is not protein itself. It is whey — and, more precisely, everything that comes alongside it in a typical commercial protein product. Understanding what whey is, why it affects the gut the way it does, and what...

If you have IBS, you already know the routine. You try a protein powder, follow the instructions, and within an hour you're dealing with bloating, cramping, or a sudden dash to the bathroom. You blame your gut. You wonder if protein supplementation is simply off the table for you. It isn't. The problem, in most cases, is not your gut — it's what's in the powder. IBS affects up to one in five people in the UK, and those figures likely underrepresent the real number given how many people never receive a formal diagnosis. For people managing the condition through...