Bellycious is a woman-owned Italian brand founded by Chiara, created to share the joy of authentic Italian cooking that is completely Low FODMAP and designed for everyone who wants to enjoy real food without discomfort.
Chiara’s story began in 2015, when she founded My Cooking Box, a company that brought the most beloved Italian recipes such as pasta and pizza into people’s homes through curated meal kits. Over the years, Chiara started to suffer from digestive issues and was eventually diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). The Low FODMAP diet completely changed her life.
“I asked myself why anyone should have to choose between feeling good and eating good. Bellycious became the answer,” Chiara says. “It’s for everyone: no bloating, no gluten, no lactose, but never without flavor.”
Today it still offers a complete Italian cooking experience, distributed throughout the United States and Canada, with more than five thousand stores, including major retailers such as Albertsons and all of its affiliated banners.
Every meal kit is prepared using authentic Italian ingredients. The pasta is made with black rice and quinoa, while the sauces are premium and rich, capturing the essence of true Italian flavor. To complete the dish, you only need to add your favorite protein. The result is a real Italian meal that can be made at home just as it would be cooked in Italy.
Each recipe is developed and tested to be completely gut friendly. All ingredients have been carefully selected, ensuring they do not cause discomfort for people with IBS. These meals are not simply alternatives for sensitive stomachs but are designed to become part of an enjoyable daily routine.
Every recipe is free from gluten and lactose. This makes the brand ideal not only for those following a Low FODMAP diet but also for anyone who needs to avoid gluten or dairy due to coeliac disease or lactose intolerance. The products are certified as Gluten Free, guaranteeing both safety and quality without sacrificing flavor or texture.
Traditional Italian cuisine often relies on garlic and onion to create depth and aroma. However, for those with sensitive digestion, these ingredients can be problematic. Bellycious reimagines classic recipes by offering premium sauces that contain no garlic and no onion. Even Italy’s most famous dishes, such as Pasta all’Arrabbiata, can now be enjoyed by everyone thanks to these carefully developed “sensitive” sauces that are full of taste but gentle on the stomach.
Bellycious also values transparency and simplicity. All products carry Clean Label Purity Award and Non-GMO certifications. Each ingredient list is short and made up of natural, recognizable components with no artificial additives, preservatives, or colorings. This commitment ensures that every meal remains wholesome, genuine, and true to the Italian philosophy of good food made with real ingredients.
The Bellycious collection includes recipes inspired by Italy’s most iconic dishes, carefully adapted to be as delicious as they are gut friendly. Each meal kit is a one-pan experience that takes less than fifteen minutes to prepare, perfect for busy days or quick dinners that do not compromise on quality.
Inside each kit, you will find gluten-free pasta and a premium deluxe sauce. To complete the meal, you simply add your preferred protein.
Among the most popular recipes are In Penne We Trust, a pasta with arrabbiata sauce and sausage, Chicken in a Green Dream, a chicken pesto pasta, A Veggie Love Affair, a pasta with puttanesca sauce and zucchini, and Meat the Tomato Fusilli, a comforting beef bolognese pasta.
Available now in select natural and independent stores across the United States, continuing its mission to bring real Italian flavor to everyone who wants to eat well and feel well. Coming soon to the Bellylicious website.
This is more than a food brand. It represents a new way of enjoying Italian cuisine that celebrates balance, health, and pleasure in every bite. For Chiara and her team, it is a statement of love for both food and wellness, a delicious bridge between Italian tradition and modern gut-friendly living.
Discover the full Bellycious low FODMAP range at https://bellycious-loveyourgut.com