Recipes & Rituals — microbiome

Autumn is one of the best times to build new habits. The return to routine after summer, cooler weather that supports warming meals, and a natural inclination toward reset all make September and October highly effective times to establish gut health practices that will carry you through winter.1. Build a Consistent Morning Protein RoutineThe single most impactful gut health habit most people can build is consistent morning protein intake. Protein at breakfast sets blood sugar stability for the day, reduces cravings, supports gut lining repair overnight and provides tryptophan for serotonin production. A certified Low FODMAP protein shake or protein...

Summer is wonderful — and for your gut, it is often a challenge. Disrupted routines, unfamiliar foods, alcohol, travel stress and less sleep all take a toll on the gut microbiome. August is the perfect time to reset before autumn begins.Why Summer Disrupts Gut HealthThe gut microbiome thrives on consistency. Regular meal times, familiar foods, adequate sleep and manageable stress levels all support a diverse, balanced gut ecosystem. Summer disrupts all of these simultaneously — irregular meals, novel foods (including high FODMAP options at barbecues, restaurants and abroad), disrupted sleep from heat and travel, and the background stress of busy...

Gut health has become one of the most talked-about topics in nutrition. It has also become one of the most commercially exploited. Here is what the peer-reviewed research actually says — stripped of the marketing.The Gut MicrobiomeThe human gut contains approximately 100 trillion microorganisms collectively known as the gut microbiome. A healthy microbiome is characterised by high diversity. IBS, inflammatory bowel disease and a range of other conditions are associated with reduced microbiome diversity.What Damages the MicrobiomeThe primary disruptors are well established: antibiotics, ultra-processed foods, chronic stress, inadequate sleep and lack of dietary fibre. Each reduces bacterial diversity. Learn about...

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...