Hi, MJ, I lived in Glasgow for seven years and now live about an hour's drive south of the city, so maybe I can answer some of your questions.
You are absolutely right, Scotland has a bit of a reputation for fried foods and unhealthy lifestyles, but this is probably not much different from the image we sometimes see of America as the home of fast food and couch potatoes ... there's a bit of truth in it, but it definitely isn't the whole story!
All the foods listed for the UK are available in Glasgow, although for some she may have to go to an HFS (health food store). Two HFS that are particularly good are Grassroots on Woodlands Road and Roots and Fruits on Great Western Road. There is also an HFS chain called Holland & Barrett with several branches in Glasgow, they carry a lot of supplements, maybe you could check on their website if they have the ones she takes. There are several herbalists too, including Napiers, (one of the oldest herbalists in the world), Woodlands Herbs and Neals Yard.
Which SFS does she take? The ones available in the UK may be different to what she is used to, so it is something else to check and maybe arrange supplies.
Yes, grocery stores are stocked with normal food, but not necessarily exactly the same as in the US. We have different brands for lots of things, but there is a wide range of healthy and IBS-safe food here too. There are several large supermarkets in and around Glasgow which carry a lot of safe stuff.
Unfortunately, Luna doesn't export to the UK, so some people here order over the internet, either direct from Luna or through a supplier.
If she is going to be a student, the biggest issue will probably be college food. There have been several threads in the past about this, so try doing a search. Will she be able to cook for herself, do you know? If fat is a major factor for her, self catering may be the only really effective solution.
There are quite a few people on the board who have experience both of USA and UK, so they might be able to tell you specific foods that they know are not available over here. Otherwise, post again with a list of the particular things she likes to have and I will try and tell you whether she will be able to get them here.
Best wishes,
Josephine
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