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.

The number one thing people tell me when they first see the Calm mode recipe list?“I had no idea I could eat like this.”...
22/06/2026

The number one thing people tell me when they first see the Calm mode recipe list?

“I had no idea I could eat like this.”

Most people with SIBO land on a very narrow diet and assume that is what Calm mode means. Plain food. Boring food. Sad food.

That is not what this is.

Yesterday, on Calm mode, I had Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict on Zucchini Pancakes for breakfast. Hearty Beef Soup for lunch. Pan Fried Snapper With Lemon Potatoes for dinner. A scoop of Berry Sorbet for dessert, and Beetroot, Carrot and Parsnip Chips for a snack

Calm mode is short-term and used when your symptoms are moderate to severe and in conjunction with your treatment protocol. It is not boring or plain because your food should be delicious and exciting no matter what point of your recovery you are currently in.

The SIBO Diet Protocol bonus cookbook has 22 recipes coded for Calm mode alone. Blueberry Muffins. Butter Chicken and Coriander Rice. Lamb Cutlets. Spaghetti and Meatballs. Berry Sorbet. Baked Vanilla. Coconut Custard and more.

If you are in a flare right now and surviving on rice and chicken because nobody told you there were other options, this is for you.

Comment ‘Protocol’ and I will DM you the bonus cookbook, The SIBO Diet Protocol eBook and extra nutritional guide for free. Plus an invitation to my webinar on 30 June (29 June if you’re in the US) where I walk through all three modes (Calm, Balance & Expand).

You deserve to eat well, even on your hardest days.

Most people with SIBO are never told what to do after the restricted diet. So they stay on it. For months. Sometimes yea...
20/06/2026

Most people with SIBO are never told what to do after the restricted diet. So they stay on it. For months. Sometimes years. Eating less and less, cutting out more and more, and quietly losing hope that normal eating is ever coming back.

That’s not a failure on your part. You were never given the next step.

The SIBO Diet Protocol is built around three modes: Calm, Balance and Expand. Not stages you climb through once. A dial you move depending on how your body feels. And the whole point is to get you to Expand and keep you there.

Garlic. Onion. Legumes. Wine. Dairy. That’s the goal.

Comment ‘Protocol’ below and I’ll DM you the free download plus an invitation to my live webinar on 30 June (or 29 June if you’re in the US) where I walk you through the whole framework in 60 minutes.

You’ll also get instant access to the nutritional guide covering all three modes, and a cookbook with over 40 recipes coded by mode.

22/05/2026

I’ve just come back from the most amazing girls holiday in Thailand with some of my closest friends, and it reminded me of something I feel so strongly about.

SIBO should not stop you from living your life.

It should not stop you from travelling, saying yes to the holiday, eating out with your friends, swimming in the ocean, exploring a new country, or creating beautiful memories.

But I also know that travelling with SIBO can feel really daunting.

You might be wondering…

👉🏼 What will I eat?

👉🏼 Will everything have garlic and onion in it?

👉🏼 What happens if I get food poisoning?

👉🏼 What if I flare while I’m away?

👉🏼 What if I’m stuck in the hotel room while everyone else is out having fun?

👉🏼 What if I undo all the progress I’ve made?

I’ll be sharing the practical travel strategies I use myself, and recommend to my clients, so you can feel more confident travelling with SIBO, IBS or a sensitive gut.

While I’ll be sharing lots of examples from my recent Thailand trip, this webinar will be helpful for travel more broadly, especially if you are heading somewhere warm, tropical, food focused, overseas, or a little outside your normal routine.

We’ll cover:

✅ What to do before you go so you’re not making decisions in panic mode

✅ What to pack in your SIBO travel kit

✅ How to choose accommodation that makes eating easier

✅ How to travel with supplements, medications and safe foods

✅ Food and water safety tips that still let you enjoy your holiday

✅ How to manage garlic, onion, chilli and other common triggers when eating out

✅ How to use Google Translate and food phrases when travelling

✅ What to know about pharmacies, clinics and medical help overseas

✅ What to do if you get diarrhoea, constipation, bloating, pain or nausea while away

✅ How to reset if your gut flares without feeling like your holiday is ruined

✅ And something I think is really important, why many people actually feel better when they travel because their day to day stressors have been removed.

Comment ‘THAILAND’ and I’ll DM you the link to register.

17/05/2026

Look away if you’re hungry! We had some fantastic meals while in Thailand. Here’s a small sample of them. The standouts were:

Koh Samui:
for dinner with a view (I had the soft shell crab and it was insanely good)
for the most delicious coconut ice cream iced coffee and spring roll Buddha bowlthaifood.samui for seriously delicious and authentic Thai food in Fisherman’s Villagesamui for the best pad Thai we ate all holiday (and we ate a lot!)
for sunset drinks and a really delicious dinner

Koh Phangan:
for all meals and sunset drinksbakerydeli for the best coconut latte and brunch (we went daily and loved the staff just as much as the food)
Fisherman’s Restaurant for the most insane larb and betal leaves and delicious seafood platter (so good we went twice)
for sunset drinks (but be warned… they make STRONG drinks! 🥴)

16/05/2026

Take me back to for just a day. What a wonderful island escape we had. Aside from the amazing weather, yummy food, beach side pool and villa, it was the owners and staff who made it such an unforgettable holiday. It felt like coming to see good friends and we were truly sad to say goodbye to all of them at the end of our stay.

26/04/2026

Time for a change! 🏖️ ☀️ 🌊

22/04/2026

A little update on how my gut is going 5 day into my Thailand holiday and the changes I’m making today to help support it.

20/04/2026

How good does this Thai fruit look? The colour, taste, diversity and price (aka cheap!) make it all so amazing. Plus fruit has so many health benefits, with mango and red dragon fruit being particularly helpful for improving gut transit time and reducing constipation.

If you can’t get fresh red dragon fruit where you live, did you know you can buy it in powder form and add it to smoothies for a great boost? It’s what I often do for myself and when I’m helping my clients expand their diet and bring some exciting new foods into their weekly routine (all the while feeding their gut microbiota).

What’s your favourite fruit to enjoy when you’re on vacation?

19/04/2026

You asked me to share my tummy bug prevention strategy with you while I’m travelling in Thailand and here it is! Got questions? Let me know! Find anything that worked well for you? Share your tips with us.

19/04/2026

After much planning, thinking and day dreaming, I’m finally off on a girls trip to Thailand! My great friends and are with me and we’re going to be enjoying ALLLL the amazing Thai food, weather, beaches and more that Thailand has on offer. It’s my first travel without the kids (who are loving life with hubby and doing lots of daddy adventures). I’m here for 2.5 weeks and can’t wait to really relax into the much slower pace that island life affords.
Here’s a little glimpse into the first 2 days of our trip.
Are you thinking to coming to Thailand and want to know how I do it while keeping my gut healthy? Let me know and I’ll happily share my tips with you.

Villa: Booked through
Location: Bo Phut, Ko Samui
Breakfast:
Lunch: .samui

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