Recipes & Rituals — vegan protein

Self-Care Day falls on 24 July every year. It is a day that has increasingly been associated with bubble baths, face masks and rest — all valuable. But the most fundamental form of self-care is something far more basic and far more powerful: what you feed your body.The Gut as the Foundation of WellbeingYour gut produces 90% of your serotonin. It houses 70% of your immune system. It communicates directly with your brain via the vagus nerve, influencing mood, energy, clarity and stress resilience. When your gut is unhappy, everything suffers — not just digestion.For the 1 in 7 people...

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...

Getting enough protein on a vegan diet with IBS is one of the most common challenges our community faces. Most high-protein plant foods are also high FODMAP. Here is the complete guide to what works.The ChallengeThe most abundant vegan protein sources — chickpeas, lentils, black beans, kidney beans, edamame, soy — are all high or moderate FODMAP. This creates a genuine nutritional challenge for anyone trying to eat plant-based while managing IBS.The solution is not to abandon plant-based eating. It is to know exactly which sources are safe, in what serving sizes, and how to supplement the gaps.Low FODMAP Vegan...

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...