IBS Free Recipes - Helen Waddington, The IBS Coach Reveals How To...

Veggie Chilli

I love chilli, The flavours and textures and colours are so enjoyable. However with my IBS I cannot tolerate onions, which happens to be the base of most chilli recipes. This recipe has taken a few years to perfect and has a secret ingredient which gives it a little...

Berry Cheesecake

Who doesn't love a cheesecake? This sweet treat is not only IBS friendly in the fact that it is dairy and gluten free but it is also nutritious with great healthy fats from the nuts and seeds and fruit content. Tasty and good for you. What's not to love? You will need...

Bubble and Squeak

Bubble and Squeak - We never waste food in our house and this is a great way to use leftover veggies from the Sunday roast. I had made too many carrots, cabbage and broccoli for this hearty breakfast (which was more of a brunch). This is not...

Steak, Potatoes and Coleslaw

This recipe meal is one of my favourites. It looks more complicated than it is and tastes great. Who would have thought is was healthy and nutritious, too? A vegan version could be made using seasoned roasted cashew nuts, mixed beans or a nut roast in place of the...

Beet Stir Fry

Best are one of the guts great healers, effectively sweeping through the digestive tract any debris and strengthening the blood, our bodies nutrient carrier system, therefore getting essential nutrients where they need to be much faster. Not only that but beets are...

Chicken & Root Veg Salad

Sweet potatoes are so nutritious and often a lot softer on the digestive system than ordinary white potatoes. Full of vitamin A and a great source of natural fibre. Coupled with the gut healing and blood strengthening Beet, this dish is tasty and good for your...

Celery Soup

Celery Soup - This is one of the easiest soups to make ever. And bursting with flavour and nutrients, perfect if you are in a hurry but need something filling. - Celery, stock cube (I use Yeast Free Kallo stock cubes), oat cream, fresh herbs...

Tomato Soup

Tomato Soup - This tomato soup is just the thing for a cold day, its so tasty and full of flavour. This is even better served with Rosemary Nairns flatbreads and butter or Gluten free toasted bread - tomatos, Boiling Water (with 1 veggie stock...

Chunky Guacamole

I love avocados, they are an IBS sufferer's dream food. They help to clear out the digestive system on the way through, acting as natures sweeper! Not only that, but they taste amazing, are easy to prepare into a fabulous snack whenever you need a pick me up, they are...

Poached Eggs & Salmon Brekkie

This healthy breakfast is full of protein, with enough carbs and healthy fats (omegas 3 and 6) to keep you going until lunchtime. This little breakfast alone will provide you with a healthy dose of vitamins A, B12, and D, with the parsley garnish providing...

Chicken Fajitas

Chicken Fajitas - I love spicy chicken and this combination is full of fantastic nutrition that will keep you feeling full and satisfied, whilst combatting all your symptoms and boosting your immune system. Win win! - Chicken Breasts...

Vegetable Curry

I love this easy to make, vegan, IBS free curry. I struggle with curries when I am eating out as they usually contain way too much onion and garlic for my symptoms. You can add these ingredients to this dish if you know that they don't affect your IBS symptoms but I...

Breaded Cod

Breaded Cod - This simple tasty recipe can lift your cod (or chicken) and really make a meal that bit more interesting. The best part is that you can make it as spicy, sharp or herby as you want to. Mine come out different each time depending...

Minty Potato Salad

This side dish is one of my all time favourites. So easy to prepare and a great BBQ side dish. Amazing with a salad or protein item of your choice and handy to have in the fridge in case hunger takes over and you need a quick bite of something nutritious, green, fresh...

Chilli Lime Cobs

This super simple tasty twist on an old classic is great as a side dish with salads and meat or on its own for a tasty healthy afternoon nibble. You can turn up the heat or keep it minimal but the lime and chilli combination is super tasty and makes a change from corn...

Carrot Tabouleh

Carrot Tabouleh - This simple dish is quick to make and a fantastic side dish with a BBQ, Fahitas, or as a starter with a Greek Salad, Hummus and Guacamole. Fresh and tasty and full of great nutrients like Vitamin A, B Vits and Calcium and...

Broccoli Soup

This gorgeous green soup is bursting with energy and flavour and is sure to keep you warm on chilli days. Broccoli has anticancer properties and will help keep colds at bay. Spinach is great for calcium and iron and celery is known to reduce inflammation of the gut....

Chicken Wings and Skinny Fries

Sometimes I really fancy something a bit naughtier than salad and fish. However, take-outs often irritate my gut, causing me more IBS symptoms that I don't want or need. Therefore, I created this super easy chicken wings and skinny fries as a great Saturday night...

Beetroot Soup

Beetroot Soup - I just love the colour, flavour and earthy texture of this soup. Perfect in any season and great with a dollop of Oatly Cream swirled in it. - Beetroot (can use pre-cooked, not pickled), peeled courgette, veggie stock cube (I...

OMG Chips!

OMG Chips! - These chips are so good the only problem with them is that you will want to eat them every day! (please don't, by the way, you need more variety on your diet than just chips :o) - potatoes, Olive Oil, Paprika, Chilli Powder,...

Beetroot Juice

This recipe is great for so many reasons. Firstly, it will strengthen your blood as the powerful vitamin C and iron in the beet juice will help clear any blockages and promote safe transportation of other nutrients around your body. The ginger always works for me as a...

Apple & Pear Crumble

With IBS and eating for gut health it can often mean that sweet treats get put on the back burner for the most part as too much sugar can interferer with the gut bacteria. However, this doesn't mean that you can never enjoy a pudding again. Just enjoy them...

Thai Sweet Potato Soup

This recipe is bursting with Vitamin A which is great for tired eyes. It also contains healthy saturated fat which will feed the brain and keep you motivated. t will also ensure that your muscles, tendons and joints well oiled. The ginger, chilli and coriander are...

Balsamic Chicken

This recipe is inspired from my USA trip back in 2019 and is one of my new favourites. I don't often use vinegar in my recipes as too much can interfere with my IBS symptoms however for occasional use this works well for me. And the flavour is exquisite. So tender and...