Recipes & Rituals — low FODMAP

IBS is significantly more common in women than men — affecting women at roughly twice the rate. This disparity is not coincidental. Hormones play a direct and powerful role in gut function, and the hormonal fluctuations that women experience throughout their lives have measurable effects on IBS symptoms.The Menstrual Cycle and IBSMany women with IBS notice that their symptoms worsen at specific points in their menstrual cycle — particularly in the days before and during menstruation. This is not psychological. Prostaglandins released during menstruation directly stimulate gut muscle contractions, increasing urgency and diarrhoea symptoms. Simultaneously, progesterone levels drop sharply, which...

IBS Awareness Week runs at the end of June every year. It is a moment to shine a light on a condition that affects an estimated 10-15% of the global population — yet is still widely misunderstood, frequently dismissed, and often takes years to diagnose.The IBS FactsIBS affects approximately 1 in 7 people in the UK. It is more common in women than men — learn more about how hormones affect IBS in women. The average time from symptom onset to diagnosis is over four years.The Most Effective Dietary InterventionThe Low FODMAP diet is the most evidence-based dietary intervention for...

For IBS Awareness Week — a recipe built specifically for sensitive guts. Ginger is one of the most well-researched natural remedies for digestive discomfort, combined here with certified Low FODMAP protein porridge for a genuinely gut-soothing breakfast.Why Ginger Helps IBSGinger has been shown in multiple clinical studies to reduce nausea, bloating and gut motility issues. It is naturally Low FODMAP and pairs beautifully with chocolate porridge. This recipe puts both to work.Ingredients 1 scoop That Protein Double Choc Protein Porridge 1 tsp freshly grated ginger 200ml oat milk 100ml water 1 tsp maple syrup Pinch of turmeric Cacao nibs to...

International Yoga Day — 21 June — is the perfect reminder that what you put in your body matters as much as your practice. This Post-Yoga Chocolate Protein Smoothie is calming, gut-friendly and designed to support recovery without triggering IBS.Ingredients 1 scoop That Protein Blissful Raw Cacao 250ml oat milk 1 tbsp almond butter ½ tsp ashwagandha powder (optional) Pinch of cinnamon Pinch of cardamom Handful of ice Instructions Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend for 45 seconds until smooth and creamy. Pour into a glass and drink mindfully after your practice. Protein Total Time Serves Dietary Info 20g...