Journal & recipes
Gentle reads for a calmer gut.
Plain-English notes on gut health, energy and everyday eating, and the soft, warm recipes I cook at home. Written by Clare, for real kitchens and busy weeks.
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- The tests came back normal. So why do you still feel unwell? “Normal” results rule out a lot. They don’t always explain how you feel. Here’s what else might be going on, and where to start. 22 Sep 2026 · Clare
- Five gentle ways to calm a bloated belly Small, doable changes to try this week — no strict diet required. 8 Sep 2026
- Stewed apple & cinnamon porridge Soft, warm and filling: a reliable breakfast for a sensitive gut. 15 min · serves 2
- Why you’re tired by 3pm (and what to eat about it) Blood-sugar rollercoasters, skipped breakfasts and the afternoon slump. 25 Aug 2026
- Slow-cooked chicken, leek & ginger broth 20 min hands-on, 2 hrs slow · serves 4
- Feeding a family while healing your gut One dinner, small tweaks: how to stop cooking two meals every night. 11 Aug 2026
- Roast carrot & red lentil soup 40 min · serves 4
- What your gut and your stress levels are telling each other The gut–brain connection, in plain English. 28 Jul 2026
- Baked salmon with green herb sauce & baby potatoes 30 min · serves 4
- Eating well when you’re too tired to cook Five no-effort plates for the evenings when you have nothing left. 14 Jul 2026
- Oat & seed energy bites 15 min · makes 12
- Warm autumn salad: roast squash, kale & toasted seeds 35 min · serves 2
A free guide
Five gentle ways to calm a bloated belly.
A free 8-page guide with small, doable changes to try this week — no strict diet required.
- Slow down and sit down to eat.
- Keep a regular meal rhythm.
- Go gently with fibre.
- Warm, cooked foods on bad days.
- A 10-minute walk after meals.