The Healthy Gut

The Healthy Gut The Healthy Gut is a platform dedicated to raising awareness of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) and improving the health of every day people.

It offers SIBO coaching programs, supporting people with SIBO on navigating their life with the condition; offers a range of SIBO-friendly recipes through cookbooks and the SIBO Cooking Show; and shares latest news and information from a range of experts in the fields of gut health on The Healthy Gut podcast. The Healthy Gut was founded by Rebecca Coomes who regained her health after treating SIBO and healing her gut, after a lifetime of chronic illness.

It’s been a rough few weeks. You may have noticed it went completely silent on here. It started out with us all getting ...
11/03/2026

It’s been a rough few weeks.

You may have noticed it went completely silent on here.

It started out with us all getting sick and blaming childcare bugs. But then my daughter got progressively worse and I had to take her to hospital. Turns out she had pneumonia and we spent 3 days at The Children’s (shout out to everyone there for being amazing!).

After 3 days of barely sleeping on the green chair, I was elated to be going home with her. But 10 hours later I was being taken to hospital via ambulance because I couldn’t breathe.

Unfortunately once at hospital, I had a really bad reaction to some meds they gave me and it felt like my lungs completely closed off and I was gasping for air.

Cue doctors and nurses running (I could hear the code being called and remember thinking ‘that’s for me’), more meds, a racing heart that would not calm down for 10 hours, plummeting potassium, elevated lactate and feeling like I was on the verge of losing consciousness for hours.

I was given strong steroids to help me breathe, but that meant I couldn’t sleep. I had 20 hours sleep in 6 days.

To say I was exhausted is an understatement.

I got home on the morning of my 48th birthday feeling relieved to be out of ED, but not ‘well’.

This past week has not been easy as my husband is overseas for work. My recovery has been SLOW while managing 2 little people. I’ve had a lot of other symptoms, ongoing breathing difficulties and the most toxic feeling body as it processes all of the meds I was given.

It’s still not clear what happened (hypothesis is my 1st ever asthma attack despite having never had it before).

I’ll slowly easing myself back into work but am being conservative with my energy as I still fatigue easily. So I apologise for being silent on here… I simply haven’t had the energy to create content!

To the doctors and nurses at St Vincent’s hospital, thanks for taking good care of me even though I was a bit of a mystery to you. We are so lucky to have an amazing FREE medical system in Australia and I know so many people around the world don’t have access to this level of care.

Fresh, zesty, and packed with crunch, this Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad is a vibrant, gluten free alternative to traditional t...
19/02/2026

Fresh, zesty, and packed with crunch, this Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad is a vibrant, gluten free alternative to traditional tabbouleh, swapping bulgur for fluffy quinoa while keeping all the classic flavours. Juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sweet yellow capsicum (bell peppers) are tossed through with fresh mint, flat leaf parsley, and spring onion (scallion) tops for that signature herby bite.

Finished with a simple olive oil and lemon dressing, it is light yet satisfying, and perfect for meal prep, BBQs, or an easy lunch. Serve it chilled or at room temperature alongside grilled chicken, fish, or your favourite SIBO friendly protein for a fresh, feel good meal. We like to pair it with our Crispy Chicken Strips with Lime Aioli or Cevapcici. Or for a super simple protein boost, add your favourite tinned tuna or sardines.

Want this recipe plus our perfect recipe pairings? Comment ‘quinoa’ and I’ll DM you the links to all of the recipes.

Last few hours to watch all of the in depth interviews on the Cracking The SIBO Code Summit for free! If you'd like to p...
15/02/2026

Last few hours to watch all of the in depth interviews on the Cracking The SIBO Code Summit for free! If you'd like to purchase the entire series you can still get it for $67 but at midnight 12am US Eastern it jumps to $197. If you haven't yet registered for free, comment 'Code' and I'll DM you the link straight away.

Only a few hours left to catch my presentation on rebuilding your tolerance to food and why your nervous system has such...
09/02/2026

Only a few hours left to catch my presentation on rebuilding your tolerance to food and why your nervous system has such an important role to play in this process.
You can watch it for free along with the other sessions. Comment 'Code' and I'll DM you the link to register for free right away.

The free SIBO event, CRACKING THE SIBO CODE is on this week! Running from 4-10 Feb, you'll hear from 50+ SIBO experts so...
02/02/2026

The free SIBO event, CRACKING THE SIBO CODE is on this week! Running from 4-10 Feb, you'll hear from 50+ SIBO experts so that you can learn more about your own SIBO and what you can do to feel better. Comment 'Code' and I'll DM you the free registration link.
With daily presentations, you can watch and learn from the comfort of your own home. But be warned that each day's content is only available for 24 hours so make sure to mark this in your calendar as I'd hate for you to miss out.
My presentation is on Day 5 (8th Feb) on how you can rebuild your tolerance to food. Let me know in the comments if you plan on tuning in each day (I will be!).
Rebecca xx

I used to get so anxious at the start of the week. What was my gut going to do to me this week?!? How many times would I...
02/02/2026

I used to get so anxious at the start of the week. What was my gut going to do to me this week?!? How many times would I get so bloated that I’d have to unzip my trousers or skirt? Which meal exactly would set me off? And which new diet should I follow or foods should I cut out in an effort to improve my symptoms? I’d spend HOURS trying to figure it out on my own.
If this feels familiar, know you’re not alone and I totally understand what you’re going through right now.
Here’s what I wish I’d done instead:
✅Find an experienced practitioner who would investigate WHY my gut was reacting like this.
✅Address the underlying CAUSES rather than cut out more food
✅Take a whole body approach rather than fixate on my gut to the exclusion of everything else
✅Know that change is possible and symptoms can disappear for good

If you’d like help getting to the bottom of your gut issues, comment HELP and I’ll DM you more info on how we could support you (plus I’ll share a link to book a free 15 min call with me).

I can’t tell you how many ‘normal’ test results I was given and told I was ‘fine’, or worse still, that everything was ‘...
29/01/2026

I can’t tell you how many ‘normal’ test results I was given and told I was ‘fine’, or worse still, that everything was ‘in my head’ and that maybe I was just an ‘overly anxious woman’ who ‘needed to go on antidepressants’.
I KNEW something was wrong yet doctors kept dismissing me or telling me to ‘try harder’ when I said I was constipated and couldn’t poo.
What I now know is that the tests that were being run weren’t looking at the right things.
Despite decades of IBS symptoms no one did a SIBO breath test, comprehensive stool analysis, nutrition analysis or looked to see if I was deficient in anything.
Until… I found an amazing practitioner who understood the gut, ordered the RIGHT tests and developed a protocol that was personalised for me.
10 years on and I’m a completely different person who is not controlled by their gut (and also now a nutritionist so I can help others!).
If you’re sick of being given the run around and you know something is going on and want to get to the bottom of it, comment HELP and I’ll share more info via DM on how we help people just like you stop living a life that is controlled by their gut.

If you’ve ever been told “it’s just IBS”… and you left that appointment feeling confused, dismissed, and still sick — pl...
28/01/2026

If you’ve ever been told “it’s just IBS”… and you left that appointment feeling confused, dismissed, and still sick — please know this: You’re not making it up. And you don’t have to stay stuck in trial-and-error.

✨ Cracking the SIBO Code is designed to help you understand what to look at next, what questions to ask, and how to stop living in “maybe this will work” mode.

🎟️ Register now so you don’t miss it when it goes live (talks expire daily). Comment 'Code' and I'll DM you the link to register for free!

My SIBO Christmas Cooking Class is just 2 days away and today is the last day you can submit your favourite Christmas re...
16/12/2025

My SIBO Christmas Cooking Class is just 2 days away and today is the last day you can submit your favourite Christmas recipes and have me make them SIBO friendly for you. Comment ‘Christmas’ so I can send you more info.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by your forthcoming Christmas meal and want to enjoy the day instead of be scared of it, this cooking class is for you!
You get:
* Live cooking class + replay + written transcription
* PDF pack of all recipes
* Free SIBO Holiday eCookbook (worth $20 USD)
* Submitted your favourite Christmas recipes for chance of having me convert them live during class
* All recipe requests will have written guidance on how to convert & make SIBO friendly

Sound good?

I go live this week. If you want to join me, save the date and comment ‘Christmas’ so I can DM you straight away with more info.

📅 Save the date:

USA: Thurs 18 Dec @ 8.30pm ET
AUS: Fri 19 Dec @ 12.30pm AEDT

Want to start Christmas morning off on the right note? I’ve complied 10 delicious SIBO friendly recipes that are perfect...
16/12/2025

Want to start Christmas morning off on the right note? I’ve complied 10 delicious SIBO friendly recipes that are perfect for your Christmas breakfast. Comment ‘10’ and I’ll DM you the link to the recipes.

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The Healthy Gut is a platform dedicated to raising awareness of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) and improving the health of every day people. It offers SIBO coaching programs, supporting people with SIBO on navigating their life with the condition; offers a range of SIBO-friendly recipes through cookbooks and the SIBO Cooking Show; and shares latest news and information from a range of experts in the fields of gut health on The Healthy Gut podcast. The Healthy Gut was founded by Rebecca Coomes who regained her health after treating SIBO and healing her gut, after a lifetime of chronic illness.