Recipes & Rituals — protein

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...

Exercise and IBS have a complicated relationship. Done right, regular physical activity is one of the most effective tools for managing IBS symptoms. Done wrong — or fuelled with the wrong foods — it can trigger some of the worst flares you will ever experience.How Exercise Affects IBSModerate exercise reduces stress hormones like cortisol, which is one of the primary drivers of IBS flares. It improves gut motility, reduces bloating and has been shown in multiple clinical studies to significantly reduce IBS symptom severity over time.The problem is intensity. High-intensity exercise diverts blood flow away from the gut to working...

These are dangerously good. Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Frozen Bites — 5g protein each, Low FODMAP certified, vegan, and absolutely impossible to eat just one. Make a batch. You've been warned. Protein Dietary Info Makes Prep Freeze 5g per bite Low FODMAP ✓ | Vegan ✓ | Dairy-Free ✓ | Gluten-Free ✓ 20 bites 20 mins 2 hours Ingredients 2 scoops That Protein Nutty Nutty Peanut Butter 150g smooth peanut butter 2 tbsp coconut oil (melted) 2 tbsp maple syrup 100g dark chocolate (70%+) Cacao nibs for topping Instructions Mix protein powder, peanut butter, coconut oil and maple syrup into...

3 ingredients. That's it. Coconut milk + That Protein + maple syrup = the easiest protein ice cream you will ever make. Low FODMAP certified. Vegan. Works with any That Protein flavour. Protein Dietary Info Makes Prep Freeze 16g per serving Low FODMAP ✓ | Vegan ✓ | Dairy-Free ✓ | Gluten-Free ✓ 2 servings 5 mins 4 hours Ingredients 2 scoops That Protein (any flavour) 400ml coconut milk (full fat) 3 tbsp maple syrup Instructions Blend all three ingredients until smooth. Pour into a freezer container. Freeze for 4 hours. Remove and blend again briefly for creamier texture. Freeze...