Toots & Trots / Blog
Calm, practical writing about food and life with a sensitive gut — what helps, what doesn't, and the science behind the scores. No hype, no scare stories.
Jelly and chips score green — but green isn't a health rating, it's a symptom map. Here's what green really means, and how to build a genuinely balanced diet out of green foods.
Mira Sefton · 14 June 2026 · 4 min read
Some foods you can't cook gentler — you have to swap them. These are the swaps that move the score the most, from onion powder to Jerusalem artichoke.
Mira Sefton · 14 June 2026 · 4 min read
Most fruit scores higher than you'd hope — but you're not stuck with bananas. The gentle fruits, how to bring others back in, and whether stewed apple really is easier than raw.
Mira Sefton · 14 June 2026 · 4 min read
The same food can be gentle or harsh depending on how it's cooked. Here's where preparation makes a real difference to the score — and where it barely matters.
Mira Sefton · 13 June 2026 · 4 min read