Recipes & Rituals — protein

The real reasons protein powder causes bloating — and what to actually look for if you want a shake that agrees with you.

How much protein you actually need on a GLP-1 medication, what to look for in a powder, and why gut comfort matters more than people realise.

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...