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A team of leading dietitians specialising in gut disorders, food intolerances, women’s health & more.

26/02/2026

A gut-friendly recipe to try this weekend (or save for later)🍞

A practical way to add more fibre and plant diversity to everyday meals, this simple chia brown soda bread from Amy Buckley (inspired by a recipe by ) is made with wholegrains, oats and chia seeds.

It supports digestion, stool consistency and fullness.

Swipe through for the full recipe 💛💙

23/02/2026

Constipation is often multi-factorial. Fibre is one tool - not the diagnosis.

Increasing fibre can be helpful for some people… but in others, it can worsen bloating, pressure and discomfort. That doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong.

Constipation can be influenced by multiple factors, including:

> Fluid intake and hydration status
> Pelvic floor function
> Gut transit time and motility
> Nervous system load and stress
> Medication side effects

If fibre increases stool bulk without adequate hydration or coordinated pelvic floor relaxation, symptoms may feel worse rather than better.

This is why we assess the full picture; bowel pattern, stool form, diet, medications, stress load, and pelvic floor function, all before making changes.

The right step depends on what’s driving the constipation.

If you’re unsure what’s actually behind your symptoms, our specialist dietitians can help you assess it properly.
DM us or email bookings@theguthealthclinic.com to find out more.

21/02/2026

Two things can be true: coffee can support the microbiome, and still trigger symptoms.

Coffee is one of the richest sources of dietary polyphenols in many people’s diets.

When these compounds reach the large intestine, our gut microbes metabolise them into smaller, bioactive compounds that can influence microbial activity and diversity.

A recent review found moderate intake (

19/02/2026

If menopause is affecting your energy, mood and gut-brain symptoms, new research on CREATINE could be worth knowing about.

A first-of-its-kind (although small) study followed 36 peri- or postmenopausal women taking low, medium or high dose creatine hydrochloride for 8 weeks. The medium dose (1.5 g/ day) group reported improvements in mood swings and fatigue, and showed a 6% improvement in reaction time compared with placebo.

This sits alongside broader evidence - combining 16 research studies, with nearly 500 participants, suggests that a more commonly used form of creatine (creatine monohydrate) may support aspects of memory and attention.

Why it matters here?

Well menopause can influence the bidirectional gut-brain axis (gut sensitivity and motility, alongside changes in stress, worry or sleep). Creatine may support brain energy metabolism - which could be relevant for some gut-brain related symptoms - but we need more research to understand who benefits most and in what context.

This is a win for women’s health and does seem to support the cognitive benefits of different forms of creatine, but more studies are still needed to back this up.

For more support with navigating menopause through gut health and to book an appointment with Dr Emily Porter, send us a DM or email bookings@theguthealthclinic.com

Study - PMID: 40854087
Further reading - PMID: 39070254

16/02/2026

Want a Pancake Day dessert, without the gut drama? SAVE this one to try this week!

This is your reminder that gut-friendly eating can still feel joyful.

Eloise Garbutt’s gut-friendly twist on the silken tofu chocolate mousse is made with silken tofu, dark chocolate, berries, dates, nuts and seeds. It delivers fibre and polyphenols that help support gut diversity, without cutting out the foods that make eating pleasurable.

Swipe for the full recipe and topping ideas.

Save this for Pancake Day, the weekend, or any time you want dessert without the drama.

To book a session with Eloise Garbutt, DM us or email bookings@theguthealthclinic.com 💛💙

14/02/2026

Choosing the right gut specialist matters.

Joe Alvarez is a gut specialist dietitian who works with people managing IBS, coeliac disease and other digestive conditions, often after years of feeling dismissed or stuck.

Clients value Joe’s calm, evidence-based approach, focused on understanding symptoms, reducing disruption, and supporting long-term confidence with food and daily life. His work is inclusive, personalised and grounded in real clinical care, not generic plans.

Joe is also available for consultations via major health insurers, including Aviva, WPA and Vitality.

Swipe through to learn more, or get in touch to book a consultation.

📩 bookings@theguthealthclinic.com

12/02/2026

If you’re a green tea or matcha drinker - SAVE this one for later 🍵 ☕️

Green tea is often positioned as a gut-health “shortcut”. The reality is more nuanced - and more interesting.

Green tea catechins are polyphenols with low absorption in the small intestine. Instead of acting systemically straight away, most reach the large intestine where they interact directly with the gut microbiota.

Here, microbes biotransform catechins into smaller, more bioavailable metabolites, including phenolic acids and short-chain fatty acids. These microbial metabolites are thought to drive many of the gut effects seen in research, including changes in microbial balance, barrier function and inflammation. Responses vary depending on microbiome composition - which is why benefits aren’t universal.

But physiology matters too.

Green tea contains caffeine. For some, this supports alertness and focus. For others, particularly those with gut sensitivity, anxiety, disrupted sleep or stress-related symptoms, caffeine can worsen tolerance, especially later in the day.

🍵 Green tea vs matcha - not always what you’d expect.

Despite matcha’s health halo, some bagged or loose-leaf green teas can contain comparable or higher total polyphenol levels. Among matcha products, culinary grades may contain more phenolics than ceremonial grades, while bagged green tea is often lower in caffeine, making it more tolerable for some people.

Clinical takeaway?

Green tea can be a supportive addition if it suits your gut and nervous system. But it isn’t essential for gut health - and many of the same mechanisms can be supported through overall dietary diversity and gut–brain support.

As always, gut health isn’t achieved through a single food.

If you’d like help personalising this to your symptoms and routine, you can book with a specialist dietitian via DM or email bookings@theguthealthclinic.com

PMID 38975869
PMID 37923855
DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2023.155207

09/02/2026

Skin concerns aren’t always solved with another product or supplement.

Sometimes, the missing piece is what’s happening in the gut, so Dr Emily Porter (PhD) has broken down the gut–skin axis and what the evidence actually supports, so you can understand what helps, what doesn’t, and where things can go wrong.

If this made you think of someone striving for glowing skin, share it with them - and save for later!

To book an appointment with Emily, send us a DM or email bookings@theguthealthclinic.com.

04/02/2026

Why food feels harder with gut symptoms…

How come people know what a “healthy diet” looks like, yet still freeze in the supermarket, kitchen or restaurant? This is not due to a lack of knowledge or willpower.

Gut specialist dietitian Gabrielle Morse explains how gut symptoms, confusing food messages and the modern food environment combine to make everyday decisions far harder than they should be.

Swipe to see:
✨ Why gut symptoms increase food overwhelm
✨ How the food environment adds pressure and confusion
✨ What actually helps decisions feel calmer again

If food choices feel heavier than they used to, you are not failing. Understanding what is driving the overwhelm can bring clarity, confidence and far less pressure.

If this resonates, tap like so we know this support is helpful.

To book a 1:1 session with Gabrielle, DM us or email bookings@theguthealthclinic.com. 💙💛

Study: DOI: 10.46756/sci.fsa.ihw534

03/02/2026

Decades of changing food rules have left many people stuck with gut symptoms and no clear answers.

Fat-free, low-carb, sugar-free, gluten-free, blood sugar control. The rules keep changing, but symptoms rarely resolve, and results rarely last.

This carousel shows the pattern dietitians see behind food trends, why restriction often backfires for gut health, and what actually helps long term.

If this feels familiar, you’re not failing. The advice was never designed for real, sensitive guts.

To book, send us a DM or email bookings@theguthealthclinic.com.

02/02/2026

Why food feels harder with gut symptoms…

How come people know what a “healthy diet” looks like, yet still freeze in the supermarket, kitchen or restaurant? This is not due to a lack of knowledge or willpower.

Gut specialist dietitian Gabrielle Morse explains how gut symptoms, confusing food messages and the modern food environment combine to make everyday decisions far harder than they should be.

Swipe to see:
✨ Why gut symptoms increase food overwhelm
✨ How the food environment adds pressure and confusion
✨ What actually helps decisions feel calmer again

If food choices feel heavier than they used to, you are not failing. Understanding what is driving the overwhelm can bring clarity, confidence and far less pressure.

If this resonates, share with someone who will find this support helpful.

To book a 1:1 session with Gabrielle, DM us or email bookings@theguthealthclinic.com. 💙💛

Study: DOI: 10.46756/sci.fsa.ihw534

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