Worst meals & safer swaps

Common dishes that tend to be hard on a pouch — and how to rebuild each one. Tap a meal to see what's driving the risk and three gentler versions.

Chilli con carne

Mexican / Tex-Mex

Main drivers: Onion, Chilli powder / cayenne, Garlic, Kidney beans

Big raw salad with onion, corn, seeds & beans

Salads

Main drivers: Onion, Sweetcorn, Sunflower seeds, Kidney beans

Bean nachos

Mexican / Tex-Mex

Main drivers: Onion, Chilli (fresh), Garlic, Kidney beans

Pea & ham soup with onion & garlic

Soups

Main drivers: Onion, Garlic, Split peas (soup), Stock (contains onion & garlic)

Spicy ramen with onion, garlic, chilli, cabbage & mushrooms

Asian

Main drivers: Onion, Garlic, Chilli (fresh), Mushroom (button)

Lentil curry with onion, garlic & cauliflower

Indian / curry

Main drivers: Onion, Garlic, Chilli (fresh), Lentils (red, split)

Spaghetti bolognese

Italian

Main drivers: Onion, Garlic, Tomatoes (canned), Beef mince

Scores are modelled estimates, not medical advice. Everyone's gut is different, and tolerance changes over time. Reintroduce foods one at a time, and follow your own medical team's advice.