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About A Balanced Belly

Feeling well starts from within

At A Balanced Belly, we believe that feeling well starts from within. From gut health and nutrition to mindset, energy, skin health and everyday rituals, true wellbeing comes from creating balance in a way that works for your life.

Part of the Elysium Lifestyle Magazine family, A Balanced Belly is a UK-based online wellness magazine dedicated to gut health, gluten-free living, allergies and autoimmune conditions. Created for people navigating digestive issues and food sensitivities, it’s a space where you can discover supportive, evidence-informed content that feels both inspiring and practical.

Whether you’re living with IBS, IBD, Crohn’s disease, coeliac disease, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, autoimmune diabetes, or simply looking to improve your gut health naturally, A Balanced Belly is here to help you feel more informed, confident and connected to your wellbeing.

Inside, you’ll find gluten-free recipes, dairy-free and low-FODMAP meal ideas, nutrition guidance, gut microbiome education, wellness features and lifestyle advice designed to make healthy living feel accessible rather than restrictive. The magazine also explores anti-inflammatory eating, healthy weight management, food label awareness, probiotic skincare, aromatherapy, stress management and self-care practices that support both body and mind.

More than anything, A Balanced Belly is about helping you create a lifestyle that feels nourishing, balanced and enjoyable, even while managing chronic health conditions. Alongside personal stories, you’ll also discover wellness recommendations, tips on travelling with IBD, the best free-from food to order in restaurants, book club features, guest contributions and UK city guides for healthy eating and mindful living.

If you’re searching for trusted reading on gut health, gluten-free living, digestive wellness or autoimmune support in the UK, A Balanced Belly offers a fresh, supportive approach to feeling your best from the inside out.

Inside

What we cover

The founders

Meet the founders

Sue Moxley

Co-founder and Editor in Chief

Sue Moxley

Former Beauty Editor of The Sun, celebrity makeup artist and aesthetics practitioner. Four decades in British beauty. Editor in Chief across all Elysium publications.

Sue’s profileRead Sue’s story
Paola Minekov

Co-founder and Creative Director

Paola Minekov

Visual artist and designer, and Art and Culture Editor of Elysium Lifestyle Magazine. Co-founder of Creations Atelier. Creative Director across all Elysium publications.

Paola’s profile
Abby Knight

Co-founder and Lifestyle Editor

Abby Knight

Over 25 years writing on health, beauty, diet and fitness for Hello!, Woman’s Own, the Sunday Mirror, The Express and Cosmopolitan. Lifestyle Editor across all Elysium publications.

Abby’s profile ↗

Founder, A Balanced Belly

Jenna Farmer

Started A Balanced Belly to share gluten and dairy-free recipes and life with IBD, from her own kitchen.

Jenna’s articles

Everything here is shared from personal experience and reading, not medical advice. Please speak to your GP or specialist about your own health.

Our contributors

The voices of A Balanced Belly

Elizabeth Hayman

Interiors

Elizabeth Hayman

Lizzie began in the Style department at Woman magazine and went on to write beauty, interiors and travel for Woman’s Own, Woman and Woman & Home. Interiors remain her passion.

Elizabeth’s articles ↗
Estelle Keeber

Slow living

Estelle Keeber

A social media and PR strategist, speaker and author with a passion for slow living and connecting with nature.

Estelle’s articles
Rali Gavrilova

Behind the scenes · Production Editor

Rali Gavrilova

Supports every stage of publishing A Balanced Belly.

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Work with us

Brand partnerships, reviews and recipe development

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The Elysium family

A Balanced Belly is part of Elysium Lifestyle Magazine

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