Recipes & Rituals — low FODMAP

Dark, rich and completely gut-friendly. This Chocolate Protein Smoothie Bowl is the breakfast that looks like dessert — 22g of certified Low FODMAP protein in the most satisfying bowl you will make all August.Ingredients 1 scoop That Protein Blissful Raw Cacao 2 frozen bananas 2 tbsp raw cacao powder 100ml oat milk Toppings: cacao nibs, sliced banana, coconut flakes, peanut butter drizzle Instructions Blend all ingredients until thick and smooth — keep liquid minimal. Pour into a cold bowl immediately. Top with cacao nibs, sliced banana, coconut flakes and peanut butter drizzle. Protein Total Time Serves Dietary Info 22g 5...

The protein supplement industry is worth billions and generates more misinformation per square inch of marketing than almost any other sector. Here is what the evidence actually says.Do You Need a Protein Supplement?No — but they help. You can meet your protein requirements through whole food alone. However, for most people, particularly those with IBS, busy lifestyles or plant-based diets, a high quality protein supplement makes hitting daily targets significantly more practical and consistent. The key word is high quality.Does Timing Matter?The research on protein timing has evolved significantly. The old idea of a strict 30-minute post-workout window has been...

The question we get asked most often. The honest answer is: almost certainly more than you are currently eating — and the official UK recommendations significantly understate what most active women over 30 actually need.The Official RecommendationThe NHS recommends 0.75g of protein per kilogram of body weight per day as the Reference Nutrient Intake. For a 65kg woman, that is 48.75g per day. This is the minimum required to prevent deficiency in a sedentary person — not the optimal amount for an active woman trying to maintain muscle mass, manage IBS or support hormonal health.What the Research Actually RecommendsCurrent sports...

Baking with protein powder is one of the most practical ways to increase your daily protein intake — but it requires knowing the rules. Get it wrong and you end up with dry, crumbly results. Get it right and you have genuinely delicious gut-friendly bakes that work for IBS.The Golden Rules of Protein BakingRule 1 — Replace no more than 25% of flour with protein powder. Protein powder behaves very differently from flour. It absorbs liquid faster, has no gluten structure and can make bakes dense and dry if used in excess. A maximum of 25% substitution is the reliable...