IBS & FODMAP Dietitian in Kent & Online
Sam is FODMAP trained, with experience supporting people with IBS, altered bowel habits and a broad range of gastrointestinal and nutritional conditions.Practical, evidence-based support for IBS and other gastrointestinal symptoms, including bloating, diarrhoea, constipation, abdominal discomfort and food-related symptoms.
Why Specialist Gut Health Dietetic Support Matters
Digestive symptoms can be frustrating and often lead people to progressively remove more and more foods from their diet.
A specialist dietitian can help identify which dietary changes are actually worth trying, while avoiding unnecessary restriction and maintaining nutritional adequacy.
Not everyone with IBS needs a low-FODMAP diet. For many people, changes to meal pattern, fibre, fat, caffeine, fluid or specific food triggers may be enough.
Where a low-FODMAP approach is appropriate, the aim is not to stay on a restrictive diet long term. It should be followed by structured reintroduction and personalisation so that the widest possible range of foods can be tolerated.
First-Line IBS & Digestive Support
For many people, relatively simple dietary changes can make a meaningful difference.
Support may include reviewing meal patterns, fibre intake, fluid, caffeine, alcohol, dietary fat and individual food triggers.
The aim is to start with the least restrictive approach appropriate to your symptoms.
Low-FODMAP Diet & Food Reintroduction
Where appropriate, a structured low-FODMAP approach can be used to identify dietary triggers.
This normally involves a short reduction phase, followed by systematic reintroduction of FODMAP groups and personalisation of the diet.
The goal is symptom improvement without unnecessary long-term restriction.
Wider Gut Health & Gastrointestinal Nutrition
Support is also available for other gastrointestinal and nutrition-related concerns, including coeliac disease, altered bowel habits, food tolerance, pancreatic and hepatobiliary conditions and nutritional problems following gastrointestinal surgery.
If symptoms require medical investigation rather than dietary treatment, Sam will advise you to seek appropriate medical assessment.
CONTACT ME
Telephone/Whatsapp: +447833735167
E-mail: Samthearsondietitian@gmail.com