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Gut Health & IBS Specialist
Weight Management & IBS/ Gut Health Specialist
Weight Management, PCOS, IBS & Gut Health Specialist
How can our IBS dietitians help you?
Identify the triggers of your symptoms
Our gut health nutritionist can help you identify foods that may be triggering your symptoms
Follow a low FODMAP diet to identify your food intolerances
The low FODMAP diet may sound overwhelming due to being restrictive, however our IBS expert will make the process so much simpler and easy to follow. She will tell you exactly what you can and cannot eat, and create a tailored meal plan for you during that time. Note that the low FODMAP diet should not be followed for too long.
Create a meal plan
Our FODMAP nutritionist will design a meal plan that takes into account your food preferences, and health goals.
Improve gut health
Our IBS nutritionist will tell you exactly what you can do to improve your gut microbiome and tolerance to certain food. This will include discussing probiotics, enzymes and supplements.
Provide tailored lifestyle recommendations
After your initial consultation, you will receive tailored recommendations to help relieve your symptoms efficiently.
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What is IBS?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), also known as irritable colon, is a very common gastrointestinal disorder that affects 1 in 7 people. It affects the digestive system, where the symptoms occur mainly in the large intestine. Food intolerances are often associated with IBS.
Causes of IBS
The exact cause of IBS is not known. There are, however, numerous factors that seem likely to play a role in its development. These include:
- Diet: Food is thought to be a prime culprit in the development of IBS. Food, of course, can have a major influence on the gut microbiome which plays a key role in digestive health. This is one reason our IBS nutritionist often recommend following a low FODMAP diet to manage IBS symptoms.
- Nervous system abnormalities Nerves within the digestive systems of some people may overreact when the gut is stretched because of gas or overeating. This can cause pain, diarrhoea or other annoying responses.
- Gastroenteritis is a type of infectious diarrhoea that affects the intestinal tract. IBS has been known to develop in people who have experienced severe cases of gastroenteritis. It is important to reiterate that it is not always possible to track down the root cause of IBS in every individual. However, our IBS dietitians are usually able to effectively relieve the symptoms nonetheless.
Common symptoms of IBS:
Stomach pain or cramps
Stomach pain or cramps are usually worse after eating and can get worse as the day goes by.
Bowel Changes
This can be constipation, diarrhea or alternating between constipation and diarrhea, meaning erratic and unpredictable and bowel habits
Bloating
Abdominal bloating - the sensation of an inflated balloon in the abdomen, your tummy feel uncomfortably full and swollen
Excessive wind/gas/ fart
Excessive flatulence where passage of flatus/gas/wind is greater then usual.
Fatigue
IBS may cause fatigue
What is the best diet for IBS management/ relief?
There are many different dietary strategies that can help relieve IBS symptoms. Research at Monash University, King’s College, London and numerous other centres around the world has shown that a low FODMAP diet improves IBS symptoms in at least 75% of IBS sufferers. Therefore, a low FODMAP diet is the first treatment choice for people suffering from IBS.
FODMAP DIET
The FODMAP diet is considered one of the best and most effective IBS treatments.
What does FODMAP mean?
- Fermentable – gut bacteria ferment undigested carbohydrate to produce gases
- Oligosaccharides – Fructans & GOS – found in foods such as wheat, rye, onions, garlic and legumes/pulses.
- Disaccharides – Lactose – found in dairy products like milk, soft cheeses and yogurts.
- Monosaccharides – Fructose – found in honey, apples, high fructose corn syrups, etc.
- And
- Polyols – Sorbitol and Mannitol – Found in some fruit and vegetables and used as artificial sweeteners.
Put simply, FODMAPs are a collection of short-chain carbohydrates (sugars) that aren’t absorbed properly in the gut, which can trigger symptoms in people with IBS. FODMAPs are found naturally in many foods and food additives.
Understand how FODMAPs can trigger gut symptoms in people with IBS
3-step process to manage your IBS symptoms and feel at your absolute best With an ibs nutritionist!
Trust the FODMAP nutritionists at Dietitian Fit to help you obtain relief from symptoms of your Irritable Bowel Syndrome. All treatments are grounded firmly in nutritional and dietary science and do not require the use of potentially problematic pharmaceuticals.
Step 1: Low FODMAP Diet
Week 1-2: Remove all high FODMAP food to get rid of 80-90% of the symptoms.
Step 2: FODMAP Reintroduction
Week 3-8: FODMAP rich foods are reintroduced foods back into your diet one by one (total of 6 food groups) to identify which FODMAP types trigger your IBS symptoms, and which do not.
Step 3: FODMAP Personalization
After identifying your high FODMAP trigger foods, foods that are well-tolerated are reintroduced back into your diet.
In most cases, you will be able to reintroduce many high FODMAP foods back into your diet, but you may not be able to eat them in the same quantity as before.
Your IBS dietitian may also recommend you specific probiotics to increase your gut health and improve tolerance to some foods.
IBS/ FODMAP diet
£99 /month for 3 months (10% discount)
- Initial Consultation
- Meal Plan or 7 Days Personalised Menu
- 2 x 1 Hour Follow-up
- Kings College Booklets on Low FODMAP Diet
- Recipe Booklet
- Unlimited Support by Email
Individual Session
Prices displayed below
- Initial Consultation (60 mins) - Includes Personalised Meal Plan - £119
- 1 Hour follow-up session - £90
- 30 Minute Follow-up Session - £50
FAQs
When should I see an IBS dietitian?
If your IBS symptoms are interfering with your day to day routine, or you have more severe symptoms such as anaemia, weight loss, nighttime diarrhoea or persistent discomfort in your gut, it is time to seek help from our IBS dietitian.The IBS nutritionists at Dietitian Fit are experts at diagnosing the problem and formulating effective dietary relief plans.
How long should I stay on the Low FODMAP diet?
It should take between 6 and 10 weeks to complete the low FODMAP diet. With the right guidance and support from our ibs dietitian, it shouldn't take longer than 10 weeks to reintroduce most foods safely in your diet.
Can I do the Low FODMAP diet on my own?
No, it is contraindicated to stay on the low FODMAP diet for too long as this diet can increase your risk of deficiency and negatively impact your gut microbiome.
