Laura Frank

Around 60–70% of the energy we consume goes towards our Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), which is the energy needed for essential functions like breathing, circulation, hormone production, brain function, temperature regulation and cell repair. When calorie intake drops too low, the body doesn’t simply switch into “fat burning mode”. Instead, it often starts adapting to conserve energy and protect itself.

Eating less doesn’t automatically mean eating well, and careful nutrition planning and prioritisation can help support weight loss while reducing unwanted side effects.

Travelling with IBS can feel daunting, but Japan may be one of the most gut-friendly destinations you can visit. In this blog, dietitian Laura Frank shares her personal experience travelling in Japan with a sensitive gut, along with practical, gut friendly observations to help you feel more confident, and comfortable, on your trip.