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How We Describe Recipes

We don't rate recipes out of 100. Food doesn't sit the same way for everyone, so instead we tell you what each recipe is actually like — and leave the choice about what suits you today with you.

What each recipe tells you

  • What it was built around. Each recipe was created with a particular kind of day in mind — for example, a queasy day or a day when your appetite is low — and the recipe says which.
  • How it eats. Its texture, whether it's good eaten cold, and whether it has a mild smell. Cold food gives off less smell, which many people notice on queasy days.
  • Nutrition per serving. Calories, protein, fat and fibre for one serving, so you can see what a smaller portion still gives you.
  • Plain labels. High protein (20 g or more per serving), low fat (10 g or less), low calorie (300 kcal or less), high fibre (5 g or more) and quick prep (15 minutes or less).
  • Allergens and dietary badges. What the recipe contains, and whether it's vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free or dairy-free.

Gentler meals

Some recipes are softer and simpler than others. We call a recipe gentler when, per serving, it is lower in fat, fibre and energy, has a softer texture and a milder smell, can be eaten cold, uses fewer gas-forming ingredients, and isn't fried. Some people find meals like these easier to tolerate on harder days.

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Why no score out of 100?

Tolerance varies by person, portion and symptom. The same food can sit well with one person and not another, or be fine in a small portion and harder in a large one. A single number suggested more certainty than that — so we describe the food itself and let you judge what fits.

Trade-offs are normal. Lower-fibre meals are often easier when you feel bloated, while higher-fibre, fluid-rich meals are what many people reach for when things are slow. One recipe rarely suits both, which is why each recipe tells you what it's like rather than claiming to suit everything.

Using the descriptions

  • Start with how you feel today. On a queasy day, a mild-smelling dish you can eat cold may be easier to face than a hot, aromatic one.
  • Go smaller before you skip. A small portion of a higher-protein recipe still counts.
  • Notice what works for you. Your own experience is the best guide — what suits you can change as your body adjusts.
  • Talk it through. If symptoms are persistent or getting worse, speak with your dietitian or healthcare professional.

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