Gastrointestinal (GI) Nutritionists and Dietitians in Brooklyn, NY
I specialize in nutrition for eating disorders, disordered eating, GI concerns, & adolescent health.
I offer personalized nutrition counseling to help you sift through the noise and make informed choices about food, exercise, and your body. Our goal is to find what truly makes you feel good - creating a sustainable, healthy, and fulfilling lifestyle. Together, we’ll explore your relationship with food and your body, addressing issues like restriction, emotional eating, over-exercising, and feelings of guilt or shame. At your pace, we’ll work to understand your body’s hunger and fullness cues, develop mindful eating habits, and respect your unique preferences.
I specialize in nutrition for eating disorders, disordered eating, GI concerns, & adolescent health.
I offer personalized nutrition counseling to help you sift through the noise and make informed choices about food, exercise, and your body. Our goal is to find what truly makes you feel good - creating a sustainable, healthy, and fulfilling lifestyle. Together, we’ll explore your relationship with food and your body, addressing issues like restriction, emotional eating, over-exercising, and feelings of guilt or shame. At your pace, we’ll work to understand your body’s hunger and fullness cues, develop mindful eating habits, and respect your unique preferences.
Jacqui Brockman
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, CDN, CLT
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11226 (Online Only)
If you suffer from chronic symptoms, we can utilize the Mediator Release Test and GI Map to help understand and treat the root cause.
Another quick fix is not the answer. Have you tried every tip and trick to heal your gut? Are you tired of struggling with your weight and want to find balance? Are you suffering from Digestive Issues, Migraines, Eczema/Psoriasis and/or Urticaria (hives) and want to find relief?
If you suffer from chronic symptoms, we can utilize the Mediator Release Test and GI Map to help understand and treat the root cause.
Another quick fix is not the answer. Have you tried every tip and trick to heal your gut? Are you tired of struggling with your weight and want to find balance? Are you suffering from Digestive Issues, Migraines, Eczema/Psoriasis and/or Urticaria (hives) and want to find relief?
Erika Jacobson Nutrition & Wellness
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Once we decide we’re a great fit, we’ll begin your path to healing your gut for good.
Hi, there! I’m Erika, an integrative and functional dietitian who helps people with digestive issues who are tired of being told “everything is normal” - when you definitely don’t feel normal. I’m here to help you find the real root cause behind why you feel the way you do, so you finally eliminate the uncomfortable digestive symptoms that keep you from enjoying life.
Once we decide we’re a great fit, we’ll begin your path to healing your gut for good.
Hi, there! I’m Erika, an integrative and functional dietitian who helps people with digestive issues who are tired of being told “everything is normal” - when you definitely don’t feel normal. I’m here to help you find the real root cause behind why you feel the way you do, so you finally eliminate the uncomfortable digestive symptoms that keep you from enjoying life.
As a yoga and meditation teacher for the past 15 years, I specialize in stress management and disordered eating, as well as lifestyle related health management issues including but not limited to diabetes, overweight & obesity, digestive issues, fatigue, heart disease, inflammation, and food sensitivity.
I am a trained Registered Dietitan experienced in both the clinical and the counseling setting. I have completed the CDR certificate of training in Adult Weight Management and a Certification of Ayurveda Science, providing a unique blend of Eastern and Western diet and lifestyle guidance for over 8 years. I believe a healthy and balanced lifestyle and diet can benefit anyone and at any age. I founded the Yoga and Wellness Center Sangha Yoga Shala in 2009, serving as an urban sanctuary in Brooklyn, New York. I provide a comfortable counseling atmosphere for individuals or groups.
As a yoga and meditation teacher for the past 15 years, I specialize in stress management and disordered eating, as well as lifestyle related health management issues including but not limited to diabetes, overweight & obesity, digestive issues, fatigue, heart disease, inflammation, and food sensitivity.
I am a trained Registered Dietitan experienced in both the clinical and the counseling setting. I have completed the CDR certificate of training in Adult Weight Management and a Certification of Ayurveda Science, providing a unique blend of Eastern and Western diet and lifestyle guidance for over 8 years. I believe a healthy and balanced lifestyle and diet can benefit anyone and at any age. I founded the Yoga and Wellness Center Sangha Yoga Shala in 2009, serving as an urban sanctuary in Brooklyn, New York. I provide a comfortable counseling atmosphere for individuals or groups.
With the right steps, time, and implementation, you can achieve freedom from your gut and skin symptoms once and for all.
In my practice, Eats with Emily, I help women identify and address the root causes of their gut and skin problems through the power of functional medicine. I leverage functional labs, your symptoms and history, diet, and lifestyle to create a unique action plan that allows you to get back to enjoying food again and living without the stress of unwanted symptoms. I offer a 4-month fully virtual, high tough program that allows us to dig into your root causes, create a personalized plan for healing and set the foundation for on-going wellness.
With the right steps, time, and implementation, you can achieve freedom from your gut and skin symptoms once and for all.
In my practice, Eats with Emily, I help women identify and address the root causes of their gut and skin problems through the power of functional medicine. I leverage functional labs, your symptoms and history, diet, and lifestyle to create a unique action plan that allows you to get back to enjoying food again and living without the stress of unwanted symptoms. I offer a 4-month fully virtual, high tough program that allows us to dig into your root causes, create a personalized plan for healing and set the foundation for on-going wellness.
Jessica Harris
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11216 (Online Only)
Specialties include working with clients that have or had a history of Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Digestive Conditions (IBS, etc.
Jessica is a Registered Dietitian whom specializes in working with adults and adolescents with Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Digestive Conditions, IBS, Low FODMAP, Crohn's, and Sports Nutrition. Jessica is passionate about providing a patient-centered approach to nutrition care and is dedicated to helping clients reshape their lifestyle in a sustainable and enjoyable way so food is fun again. Her evidence-based and anti-diet recommendations support improving health with zero judgement towards food preferences or body size.Jessica is dedicated to providing the education and tools her patients need to thrive.
Specialties include working with clients that have or had a history of Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Digestive Conditions (IBS, etc.
Jessica is a Registered Dietitian whom specializes in working with adults and adolescents with Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Digestive Conditions, IBS, Low FODMAP, Crohn's, and Sports Nutrition. Jessica is passionate about providing a patient-centered approach to nutrition care and is dedicated to helping clients reshape their lifestyle in a sustainable and enjoyable way so food is fun again. Her evidence-based and anti-diet recommendations support improving health with zero judgement towards food preferences or body size.Jessica is dedicated to providing the education and tools her patients need to thrive.
SPECIALTIES Overweight & Obesity-
Digestive problems, IBS,food allergies-
Food cravings and mood swings-
Lethargy-
Diabetes-
Cardiovascular disease-
Acid reflux, GERD-
Depression-
Stress and anxiety-
Abnormal cholesterol levels-
High triglycerides-
Gout-
Respiratory problems, seasonal allergies-
Sleep disturbances, sleep apnea and hyperactivity-
PMS, menopausal symptoms and other women's health issues.
Pamela Warren, MS, CHN Certified Holistic & Clinical Nutritionist. I work with individuals and provide corporate consulting. You will improve health, lose weight and reverse illness with whole foods alone, no medications needed. Using the most successful solutions that are easy to use for your lifetime. Together we choose the best ones for you individually to: correct weight problems, reverse type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, acid reflux, digestive disorders, IBS, cardiovascular disease, allergies, skin rashes and acne, yeast imbalance-candida, and many other health issues that you will see below.
I am a type 2 diabetes/cancer expert.
SPECIALTIES Overweight & Obesity-
Digestive problems, IBS,food allergies-
Food cravings and mood swings-
Lethargy-
Diabetes-
Cardiovascular disease-
Acid reflux, GERD-
Depression-
Stress and anxiety-
Abnormal cholesterol levels-
High triglycerides-
Gout-
Respiratory problems, seasonal allergies-
Sleep disturbances, sleep apnea and hyperactivity-
PMS, menopausal symptoms and other women's health issues.
Pamela Warren, MS, CHN Certified Holistic & Clinical Nutritionist. I work with individuals and provide corporate consulting. You will improve health, lose weight and reverse illness with whole foods alone, no medications needed. Using the most successful solutions that are easy to use for your lifetime. Together we choose the best ones for you individually to: correct weight problems, reverse type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, acid reflux, digestive disorders, IBS, cardiovascular disease, allergies, skin rashes and acne, yeast imbalance-candida, and many other health issues that you will see below.
I am a type 2 diabetes/cancer expert.
Have You Been Wanting To ... Make lasting changes to your eating habits? Lose weight? Reduce your cravings for sugar and other unhealthy foods? Alleviate digestive disorders? Find a way to have more energy, naturally?
As a holistic nutrition counselor, I have studied all the major dietary theories and will help you discover what approach works best for you.
Have You Been Wanting To ... Make lasting changes to your eating habits? Lose weight? Reduce your cravings for sugar and other unhealthy foods? Alleviate digestive disorders? Find a way to have more energy, naturally?
As a holistic nutrition counselor, I have studied all the major dietary theories and will help you discover what approach works best for you.
I'm a NYC & Brooklyn Nutritionist and Health Coach here to help you achieve weight loss via a healthy diet, gain energy, clear up digestive issues, stop sugar addiction, manage depression, clear up skin conditions, eliminate cramps & PMS, manage PCOS and learn how to eat healthfully in an increasingly unhealthy world. Click get started or the free consultation link from my website for a free consult. I take this time hear all about your goals and concerns and explain the details of how my program works. I look forward to meeting you!
I'm a NYC & Brooklyn Nutritionist and Health Coach here to help you achieve weight loss via a healthy diet, gain energy, clear up digestive issues, stop sugar addiction, manage depression, clear up skin conditions, eliminate cramps & PMS, manage PCOS and learn how to eat healthfully in an increasingly unhealthy world. Click get started or the free consultation link from my website for a free consult. I take this time hear all about your goals and concerns and explain the details of how my program works. I look forward to meeting you!
Katrina Darling Friedman
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MD, RD, LDN
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11216 (Online Only)
Specialties include PCOS, PMS, Hormonal Acne, Infertility/fertility optimization, Reproductive Health, Perinatal nutrition, Digestive Disorders (Constipation, Diarrhea, GERD/Acid Reflux, Bloating, Abdominal Pain, Gassiness), Chronic stress, Metabolic dysfunction (Blood Sugar Imbalances, Insulin Resistance, Pre-Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, heart health and more.
Katrina is a registered dietitian and functional practitioner specializing in women's health and metabolic conditions. Her mission is to guide clients from overwhelm to ease, and empower them with a better understanding of their own needs to help them reconnect with their bodies, optimize their fertility, and transform their lives with targeted nutrition, lifestyle, and supplement therapies. Katrina takes a non-restrictive, food-first, root-cause approach to functional care. Katrina encourages her clients to take charge of their healing journey through her education-focused sessions and communication style.
Specialties include PCOS, PMS, Hormonal Acne, Infertility/fertility optimization, Reproductive Health, Perinatal nutrition, Digestive Disorders (Constipation, Diarrhea, GERD/Acid Reflux, Bloating, Abdominal Pain, Gassiness), Chronic stress, Metabolic dysfunction (Blood Sugar Imbalances, Insulin Resistance, Pre-Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, heart health and more.
Katrina is a registered dietitian and functional practitioner specializing in women's health and metabolic conditions. Her mission is to guide clients from overwhelm to ease, and empower them with a better understanding of their own needs to help them reconnect with their bodies, optimize their fertility, and transform their lives with targeted nutrition, lifestyle, and supplement therapies. Katrina takes a non-restrictive, food-first, root-cause approach to functional care. Katrina encourages her clients to take charge of their healing journey through her education-focused sessions and communication style.
Danielle Swierczyna
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CDN
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11211 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about gut health! This led me to complete training with Monash University's online course: The Low Fodmap Diet for Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Are you struggling with digestive issues, high blood glucose, or a chronic medical condition and wondering what to eat to improve your symptoms? Is a medical condition preventing you from enjoying your eating. With a background as a clinical dietitian in the hospital setting, I have helped many clients just like you achieve health and symptom management. I have had a passion for cooking (and eating) amazing food since high school and I knew it would be a big part of my career. This passion helps me empower my clients to make small changes to their lives gradually that create big impacts in their life & health.
I am passionate about gut health! This led me to complete training with Monash University's online course: The Low Fodmap Diet for Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Are you struggling with digestive issues, high blood glucose, or a chronic medical condition and wondering what to eat to improve your symptoms? Is a medical condition preventing you from enjoying your eating. With a background as a clinical dietitian in the hospital setting, I have helped many clients just like you achieve health and symptom management. I have had a passion for cooking (and eating) amazing food since high school and I knew it would be a big part of my career. This passion helps me empower my clients to make small changes to their lives gradually that create big impacts in their life & health.
Specialties include Vegan/Vegetarian, Anti-inflammatory Nutrition, Heart Health, Hormonal Imbalances, GI Conditions (IBS and IBD), GERD (Acid Reflux), Diabetes, Crohn’s, PCOS, Pre/Post Natal Nutrition, Kidney Disease, Weight Management, High Cholesterol, Ulcerative Colitis, Psychiatric Diagnosis, Hyper/Hypo-Thyroidism, Candida Overgrowth.
Anne is passionate about working collaboratively with clients to help them make healthy and sustainable diet changes that support their lifestyle and hormonal health. She understands food’s crucial role in balancing hormones and believes in the power of evidence-based research to guide her practice. Anne is particularly interested in the gut-brain connection and how it influences overall well-being. She emphasizes the importance of consuming whole foods that nourish the body and believes that access to nutritious food should be available to all.
Specialties include Vegan/Vegetarian, Anti-inflammatory Nutrition, Heart Health, Hormonal Imbalances, GI Conditions (IBS and IBD), GERD (Acid Reflux), Diabetes, Crohn’s, PCOS, Pre/Post Natal Nutrition, Kidney Disease, Weight Management, High Cholesterol, Ulcerative Colitis, Psychiatric Diagnosis, Hyper/Hypo-Thyroidism, Candida Overgrowth.
Anne is passionate about working collaboratively with clients to help them make healthy and sustainable diet changes that support their lifestyle and hormonal health. She understands food’s crucial role in balancing hormones and believes in the power of evidence-based research to guide her practice. Anne is particularly interested in the gut-brain connection and how it influences overall well-being. She emphasizes the importance of consuming whole foods that nourish the body and believes that access to nutritious food should be available to all.
With over a decade as a dietitian and 7 of those years specializing in functional medicine, my experiences have shaped me into the dietitian I am today. My passion lies in helping people with chronic issues find relief with the power of nutrition and lifestyle changes. I enjoy working with individuals with GI issues, food sensitivities/intolerances, autoimmune disorders, hormone imbalance, thyroid issues, adrenal fatigue, and a variety of other health issues. I completed my training as an Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner through the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy in 2017.
With over a decade as a dietitian and 7 of those years specializing in functional medicine, my experiences have shaped me into the dietitian I am today. My passion lies in helping people with chronic issues find relief with the power of nutrition and lifestyle changes. I enjoy working with individuals with GI issues, food sensitivities/intolerances, autoimmune disorders, hormone imbalance, thyroid issues, adrenal fatigue, and a variety of other health issues. I completed my training as an Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner through the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy in 2017.
Kerri Holmquist
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, CD, RD, CDCES, LDN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11216 (Online Only)
Specialties include Eating disorders, Disordered Eating, Gastrointestinal Disorders (IBS), Diabetes, Diabetes, Pregnancy Nutrition, and Weight Management.
Kerri is a Registered Dietitian, specializing in working with adults and adolescents with Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, IBS, Diabetes, and Pregnancy Nutrition. She believes that the beauty of her profession is supporting clients to become empowered and confident as they explore what works for them. Kerri takes a lifelong and “food is fun” approach to her sessions, and understands that what may work in one season of life, may not work in the next. Kerri also believes in an all inclusive approach with foods and body types, providing an environment rich in opportunity to build trust and learning for both client and provider.
Specialties include Eating disorders, Disordered Eating, Gastrointestinal Disorders (IBS), Diabetes, Diabetes, Pregnancy Nutrition, and Weight Management.
Kerri is a Registered Dietitian, specializing in working with adults and adolescents with Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, IBS, Diabetes, and Pregnancy Nutrition. She believes that the beauty of her profession is supporting clients to become empowered and confident as they explore what works for them. Kerri takes a lifelong and “food is fun” approach to her sessions, and understands that what may work in one season of life, may not work in the next. Kerri also believes in an all inclusive approach with foods and body types, providing an environment rich in opportunity to build trust and learning for both client and provider.
I hold advanced certifications in Integrative and Functional Nutrition through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics along with Gastrointestinal Nutrition through SIBO Academy and Certified in Integrative and Functional Nutrition through Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy.
I am a Chicago suburb-based Dietitian who received my Bachelors of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics at Southern Illinois University. I completed my dietetic internship and received her MBA in Healthcare Administration from Dominican University in River Forest, IL. I worked over 10 years in an ICU until realizing her passion was preventative medicine and helping people get and stay healthy. We all deserve to feel our best and sometimes we need to peel away layers to get there. Every body is different, I work with you on your individual needs and goals to get you to optimal health.
I hold advanced certifications in Integrative and Functional Nutrition through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics along with Gastrointestinal Nutrition through SIBO Academy and Certified in Integrative and Functional Nutrition through Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy.
I am a Chicago suburb-based Dietitian who received my Bachelors of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics at Southern Illinois University. I completed my dietetic internship and received her MBA in Healthcare Administration from Dominican University in River Forest, IL. I worked over 10 years in an ICU until realizing her passion was preventative medicine and helping people get and stay healthy. We all deserve to feel our best and sometimes we need to peel away layers to get there. Every body is different, I work with you on your individual needs and goals to get you to optimal health.
I utilize a non-diet approach to help individuals achieve their goals, heal their relationship with food, and break the cycle of dieting. I specialize in eating disorders, disordered eating, and intuitive eating. I also specialize in digestive health and I work with clients to manage digestion/inflammation without unnecessary food restriction.
I utilize a non-diet approach to help individuals achieve their goals, heal their relationship with food, and break the cycle of dieting. I specialize in eating disorders, disordered eating, and intuitive eating. I also specialize in digestive health and I work with clients to manage digestion/inflammation without unnecessary food restriction.
I have been a Registered Dietitian for over 10 years, working mostly in clinical, and community outpatient settings. I have in depth experience with gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes, and heart health. After becoming a dietitian, I realized making a change is so much deeper than just “will power” and I developed fiery passion to help people navigate change through balance, which then lead me to have a passion for counseling people with disordered eating/eating disorders.
I have been a Registered Dietitian for over 10 years, working mostly in clinical, and community outpatient settings. I have in depth experience with gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes, and heart health. After becoming a dietitian, I realized making a change is so much deeper than just “will power” and I developed fiery passion to help people navigate change through balance, which then lead me to have a passion for counseling people with disordered eating/eating disorders.
Hi! My name is Logan Smith. I'm a registered dietitian specializing in eating disorders, disordered eating, GI disorders and overall wellness. I work specifically with clients who want to achieve food freedom, work on their relationship with food to improve their health, achieve wellness and ditch the diet mentality for good. With my nutrition counseling approach, I will help you ditch dieting for good AND help you improve your overall wellness. Constantly worrying about what to eat, when to eat, and how much to eat isn’t how it’s meant to be.
Hi! My name is Logan Smith. I'm a registered dietitian specializing in eating disorders, disordered eating, GI disorders and overall wellness. I work specifically with clients who want to achieve food freedom, work on their relationship with food to improve their health, achieve wellness and ditch the diet mentality for good. With my nutrition counseling approach, I will help you ditch dieting for good AND help you improve your overall wellness. Constantly worrying about what to eat, when to eat, and how much to eat isn’t how it’s meant to be.
I specialize in eating disorders & disordered eating, and work with medical conditions like heart health, diabetes, endometriosis, PCOS, gut health and ADHD.
I love helping my patients develop a more positive relationship with food and body image. If you're fed up with diets and ready to break free from the diet-binge-guilt cycle, I want to help. Together we can figure out a way of eating and taking care of your body, without restriction and deprivation. To facilitate this, I provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space to explore any beliefs you hold about food and body, helping you to replace them with compassionate thoughts and effective tools to help you feel your best from the inside, out.
I specialize in eating disorders & disordered eating, and work with medical conditions like heart health, diabetes, endometriosis, PCOS, gut health and ADHD.
I love helping my patients develop a more positive relationship with food and body image. If you're fed up with diets and ready to break free from the diet-binge-guilt cycle, I want to help. Together we can figure out a way of eating and taking care of your body, without restriction and deprivation. To facilitate this, I provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space to explore any beliefs you hold about food and body, helping you to replace them with compassionate thoughts and effective tools to help you feel your best from the inside, out.
Laura Cipullo Whole Nutrition Services
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, CEDRD, CDE
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11212
About Laura and her Team: Laura Cipullo is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and four-time author, with offices in NYC and NJ. Laura is the founder of Laura Cipullo Whole Nutrition Services in NYC, where she and her team teach clients how to eat ALL foods guilt-free and how to live mindfully. Laura weaves evidence-based science into treating her clients, and her approach combines her credentialed expertise in Nutrition, Behavior change, The endocrine system, and Psychology
About Laura and her Team: Laura Cipullo is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and four-time author, with offices in NYC and NJ. Laura is the founder of Laura Cipullo Whole Nutrition Services in NYC, where she and her team teach clients how to eat ALL foods guilt-free and how to live mindfully. Laura weaves evidence-based science into treating her clients, and her approach combines her credentialed expertise in Nutrition, Behavior change, The endocrine system, and Psychology
Gastrointestinal (GI) Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is gut health?
Gut health refers to the overall functioning and well-being of the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Key to gut health is the gut microbiome, which is the collection of healthy bacteria living in the gut. These bacteria are essential for the digestion and breakdown of food, and their health significantly impacts digestion. Poor gut health can result in symptoms such as bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, and general abdominal discomfort, which may indicate imbalances or issues with the gut microbiome.
Can diet help with GI issues?
Diet plays a major role in gut health, and changes in diet can often reduce or eliminate some of the symptoms associated with gastrointestinal (GI) issues. Often, GI distress is due to food intolerances or sensitivities, such as gluten sensitivity or lactose intolerance. In these cases, eliminating the problematic foods from the diet can resolve the issue. GI problems can also stem from a combination of environmental or genetic factors, such as in the case of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Disruptions in the gut microbiome, such as those caused by taking antibiotics, can also lead to GI issues. In both scenarios, maintaining a balanced diet as much as possible with foods that support a healthy microbiome—such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and probiotic foods—can often significantly reduce symptoms and improve gut health.
What are the best foods for gut health?
Maintaining a balanced microbiome is essential for gut health, and this is best achieved through a varied diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and probiotic foods. Fruits and vegetables provide essential nutrients and fiber, which nourish the beneficial bacteria in the gut. Probiotic foods, which are those that contain live bacteria, are also great for gut health. Consuming probiotic foods and drinks, such as yogurt, kefir, kombucha, and tempeh, can help support the microbiome by contributing to the diversity of bacteria within the gut.
When should I see a dietitian for GI issues?
Many people can benefit from seeing a dietitian for GI issues. In general, most dietitians are knowledgeable about what foods support gut health and may help clients choose foods that support a healthy GI system, such as fruits and vegetables high in fiber or foods high in probiotics. Dietitians may be especially beneficial to clients with known gastrointestinal concerns, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). For clients diagnosed with these or similar conditions, dietitians can help clients identify food triggers and develop a meal plan for the client that minimizes symptoms. Dietitians may also work with clients who are having gastrointestinal distress (such as bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, etc.) but are not aware of the cause of their symptoms. In such cases, dietitians may be able to help the client identify the cause of the GI distress and coordinate with other medical professionals to help the client better manage their symptoms.