The GutBox blog
Gut health, explained simply.
Practical guides to food, symptoms and digestion, based on NHS and clinical guidance, to help you understand what your gut is telling you.
How to Track IBS Symptoms: An IBS Diary That Finds Patterns
An IBS diary only helps if it records the right things for long enough. Here's what to track, how to handle the time lag, and how to turn it into something a dietitian can use.
Constipation: Common Causes and What Actually Helps
Most constipation comes down to a handful of everyday causes. Here's how to tell if you're constipated, what helps relieve it, and when it's worth seeing a GP.
Gut Health Foods: What the Evidence Supports (and What's Hype)
You don't need expensive powders to look after your gut. Here's what the evidence says about fibre, wholegrains, pulses and fermented foods, and which claims to take with a pinch of salt.
Bloated Every Day? Common Causes, What to Try and Red Flags
Occasional bloating is normal. Feeling bloated every day is worth looking into. Here are the usual causes, what you can try, and the signs that mean you should see a GP.
The Low FODMAP Diet Explained: A UK Guide to the 3 Phases
The low FODMAP diet isn't meant to last forever. Here's how the three phases work, what to swap in a UK kitchen, and why reintroduction is the point.
IBS Trigger Foods: The Common Culprits and How to Find Yours
Lists of IBS trigger foods are a starting point, not an answer. Here are the usual suspects, and how to work out which ones actually affect you.
What Is Ultra-Processed Food? A Balanced UK Guide to UPF
UPF is everywhere in the headlines and most UK shopping baskets. Here's what the term actually means, what the science says, and what's worth changing.
The Best IBS Apps in 2026: An Honest UK Comparison
There's no single best IBS app, because they do different jobs. Here's what seven popular apps are actually for, what they cost, and who each one suits.
How to Keep a Food and Symptom Diary That Actually Helps
Most food diaries fail because they record the wrong things, or stop too soon. Here's what to log, for how long, and how to read it.
The Bristol Stool Chart Explained: Types 1 to 7
Doctors use a simple seven-point scale to describe poo. Here's what each type means and what it can tell you about your gut.
Why Am I Bloated After Eating? Common Causes and What Helps
Bloating after meals is incredibly common. Here are the usual causes, what you can try, and how to work out your own triggers.
How Much Fibre Do You Need a Day? (And How to Reach 30g)
The UK recommendation is 30g a day, and most adults fall well short. Here's why it matters and simple ways to close the gap.
How Often Should You Poo? What's Normal and When to Check
Once a day isn't a rule. Here's the normal range, what affects it, and which changes are worth getting checked.
Food Intolerance vs Food Allergy: How to Tell the Difference
They're often confused, but they work in very different ways. Here's how to tell them apart and what to do next.