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Welcome to my website, I am Kirsten Jackson, a UK Registered Dietitian who has dedicatedβ¨her life's work to helping those with IBS findβ¨real solutions.
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The IBS Dietitian
Kirsten Jackson aka βThe IBS Dietitianβ is a UKβ¨consultant registered dietitian specialising in irritable bowel syndrome. Kirsten is fully trained low FODMAP dietitian and has incorporated this diet into her Take Control method that has helped 1000s of people with IBS.
Before becoming a low FODMAP dietitian, Kirsten suffered with IBS herself. After realising that the low FODMAP diet was only part of the answer, she developed the Take Control method which incorporates a more holistic approach to support IBS sufferers.

Credentials

BSc Honours Degree in Dietetics from The University of Hertfordshireβ¨

Published Author

13 + Years Experience

HCPC UK Registered Dietitianβ¨

PGCert From The University of Nottingham

BDA Qualified and Regulated

Forbes Health Board Member
Recent blog posts
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βΌοΈβΌοΈ IBS is a real condition – I am so sick and tired of people being made to feel they were given some random diagnosis or that they werenβt taken seriously.
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For the full medical definition please check ROME IV criteria – if you google this it comes up!
π©Whilst symptoms of IBS can be awful – there are literally 1000s of studies showing various ways we can manage the condition.
π So please, if you have IBS then reach out to help because there is no need to suffer.
π Comment βguideβ below to get any free IBS starter guide.
#theibsdietitian #irritablebowelsyndrome #thelowfodmapdiet

βΌοΈβΌοΈ IBS is a real condition – I am so sick and tired of people being made to feel they were given some random diagnosis or that they werenβt taken seriously.
β
For the full medical definition please check ROME IV criteria – if you google this it comes up!
π©Whilst symptoms of IBS can be awful – there are literally 1000s of studies showing various ways we can manage the condition.
π So please, if you have IBS then reach out to help because there is no need to suffer.
π Comment βguideβ below to get any free IBS starter guide.
#theibsdietitian #irritablebowelsyndrome #thelowfodmapdiet
βΌοΈ I keep seeing 30g of fiber per day being mentioned as βhigh fiberβ when in reality it is the recommended intake.
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What is true is that most of us arenβt meeting our recommended fiber requirements but that shouldnβt be normalized π.
πββοΈ And yes, even if you have IBS you should be able to tolerate this amount. Not all at once, not overnight and definitely we need to look at the types of fiber your gut will manage. But rest assured that you can meeting your health needs and that IBS will not hold you back.
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Comment guide below for my free IBS guide.
#theibsdietitian #ibs #thelowfodmapdiet

βΌοΈ I keep seeing 30g of fiber per day being mentioned as βhigh fiberβ when in reality it is the recommended intake.
π
What is true is that most of us arenβt meeting our recommended fiber requirements but that shouldnβt be normalized π.
πββοΈ And yes, even if you have IBS you should be able to tolerate this amount. Not all at once, not overnight and definitely we need to look at the types of fiber your gut will manage. But rest assured that you can meeting your health needs and that IBS will not hold you back.
β
Comment guide below for my free IBS guide.
#theibsdietitian #ibs #thelowfodmapdiet
βΌοΈ You are taking the wrong probiotic! π
π© If youβve been trying probiotic after probiotic, hoping this one will finally help your gutβ¦Only to feel no different β or worse β youβre not alone.
The truth?β¨β¨ Not all probiotics work.β¨β¨ You might not even need one.β¨β¨ And if you do β it has to be the right strain for your exact symptom.
πFor example, Bacillus coagulans Unique IS2(MTCC 5260) has actual research showing it helps with constipation. Not just a fancy label. Not marketing fluff. Real science.
πStop wasting time, energy and money.
Start choosing what actually works. π
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Comment βMiomeβ below to get 20% off Miome products
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#IBS #guthealth #probioticfacts #constipationhelp #theibsdietitian

βΌοΈ You are taking the wrong probiotic! π
π© If youβve been trying probiotic after probiotic, hoping this one will finally help your gutβ¦Only to feel no different β or worse β youβre not alone.
The truth?β¨β¨ Not all probiotics work.β¨β¨ You might not even need one.β¨β¨ And if you do β it has to be the right strain for your exact symptom.
πFor example, Bacillus coagulans Unique IS2(MTCC 5260) has actual research showing it helps with constipation. Not just a fancy label. Not marketing fluff. Real science.
πStop wasting time, energy and money.
Start choosing what actually works. π
β
Comment βMiomeβ below to get 20% off Miome products
Ad: sponsored by MIOME (@miome.health)
#IBS #guthealth #probioticfacts #constipationhelp #theibsdietitian
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Advice I would give for constipation if I wasnβt scared of hurting your feelings (and my clients know that Iβm pretty straight talking as it is π
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1. 1500 calories or less is not enough – you are not a child. Time and time again I see people eating no where near enough food in comparison to what their requirements are. Sometimes this can come as a shock because that person has a stable and healthy weight but their bodyβs metabolism has simply dropped into survival mode to try and avoid malnutrition.
2. Just because you donβt have panic attacks doesnβt mean you donβt suffer with anxiety. Ongoing stress and poor sleep (amongst other mechanisms) can mean that your body suffers with this chronic low level anxiety all the time. This can cause your body to βprioritizeβ survival mechanisms over your bowel functions.
3. Your Friday – Sunday food habits arenβt good enough. Wherever it is eating out a lot and forgetting your fiber or perhaps a lay in which means you skip breakfast, your gut needs consistency and there is no magic pill around this.
4. You are not a medical anomaly, you have IBS. 99% of the clients I talk to tell me they have βtried it allβ and nothing has worked for them. Sadly this has even led them down alternative pathways. When in reality, they DO have IBS but have never tackled it correctly. It is rare that we would see someone @theibsdietitianclinic now who doesnβt have a correct diagnosis.
π« I would love to know how you feel about those points and it it hasnβt annoyed you too much, donβt forget to grab your free IBS guide by commenting βguideβ below.
#theibsdietitian #irritablebowelsyndrome #ibs #thelowfodmapdiet

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Advice I would give for constipation if I wasnβt scared of hurting your feelings (and my clients know that Iβm pretty straight talking as it is π
π
π
).
1. 1500 calories or less is not enough – you are not a child. Time and time again I see people eating no where near enough food in comparison to what their requirements are. Sometimes this can come as a shock because that person has a stable and healthy weight but their bodyβs metabolism has simply dropped into survival mode to try and avoid malnutrition.
2. Just because you donβt have panic attacks doesnβt mean you donβt suffer with anxiety. Ongoing stress and poor sleep (amongst other mechanisms) can mean that your body suffers with this chronic low level anxiety all the time. This can cause your body to βprioritizeβ survival mechanisms over your bowel functions.
3. Your Friday – Sunday food habits arenβt good enough. Wherever it is eating out a lot and forgetting your fiber or perhaps a lay in which means you skip breakfast, your gut needs consistency and there is no magic pill around this.
4. You are not a medical anomaly, you have IBS. 99% of the clients I talk to tell me they have βtried it allβ and nothing has worked for them. Sadly this has even led them down alternative pathways. When in reality, they DO have IBS but have never tackled it correctly. It is rare that we would see someone @theibsdietitianclinic now who doesnβt have a correct diagnosis.
π« I would love to know how you feel about those points and it it hasnβt annoyed you too much, donβt forget to grab your free IBS guide by commenting βguideβ below.
#theibsdietitian #irritablebowelsyndrome #ibs #thelowfodmapdiet
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The two foods which are pretty much the starting point in most recipes and yet they are common causes of symptoms for those with IBS.
π Both foods contain fructans which are digested in the large bowel and in this process water is drawn in and gas is produced. This process happens in everyone but those with IBS are more sensitive to it – they produce more gas, draw in more water and their body is hypersensitive to this gas and water which can cause pain or discomfort.
πββοΈ But you neednβt have to avoid these ingredients forever. I use the Take Control system in many people just like you and it targets these intolerances from multiple sides.
β€οΈ We even see those who initially identify garlic and onion to be an issue then go on to tolerate them at a later date.
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If you want more info about IBS then comment βguideβ below and I will send you a copy of my free IBS guide.
#ibs #theibsdietitian #irritablebowelsyndrome #lowfodmapdiet #fodmapfree

π§π§
The two foods which are pretty much the starting point in most recipes and yet they are common causes of symptoms for those with IBS.
π Both foods contain fructans which are digested in the large bowel and in this process water is drawn in and gas is produced. This process happens in everyone but those with IBS are more sensitive to it – they produce more gas, draw in more water and their body is hypersensitive to this gas and water which can cause pain or discomfort.
πββοΈ But you neednβt have to avoid these ingredients forever. I use the Take Control system in many people just like you and it targets these intolerances from multiple sides.
β€οΈ We even see those who initially identify garlic and onion to be an issue then go on to tolerate them at a later date.
β
If you want more info about IBS then comment βguideβ below and I will send you a copy of my free IBS guide.
#ibs #theibsdietitian #irritablebowelsyndrome #lowfodmapdiet #fodmapfree
βοΈ I am traveling a lot this summer π
are you?
π₯° As much as traveling usually means positive things like seeing family, it can wreak havoc on the gut – especially if you have IBS!
πββοΈ Here are my top 4 travel tools..
1οΈβ£ A simple hot water bottle – this is so good at easing those cramps.
2οΈβ£ @fodzyme which is a digestive enzyme supplement that breaks down the following FODMAPs – GOS, fructans and lactose.
3οΈβ£ A foldable poop stool – this will help unkink the end of your bowel and aid full evacuation.
4οΈβ£ Psyllium husk powder – fabulous for constipation and diarrhea as it bulks up the stool.
βοΈ Ad – if you want to get 15% off FODZYME then head to the link in my bio (please note this is an affiliate link).
#theibsdietitian #ibs #guthealth #thelowfodmapdiet #fodmapfree #bloating #enzymes

βοΈ I am traveling a lot this summer π
are you?
π₯° As much as traveling usually means positive things like seeing family, it can wreak havoc on the gut – especially if you have IBS!
πββοΈ Here are my top 4 travel tools..
1οΈβ£ A simple hot water bottle – this is so good at easing those cramps.
2οΈβ£ @fodzyme which is a digestive enzyme supplement that breaks down the following FODMAPs – GOS, fructans and lactose.
3οΈβ£ A foldable poop stool – this will help unkink the end of your bowel and aid full evacuation.
4οΈβ£ Psyllium husk powder – fabulous for constipation and diarrhea as it bulks up the stool.
βοΈ Ad – if you want to get 15% off FODZYME then head to the link in my bio (please note this is an affiliate link).
#theibsdietitian #ibs #guthealth #thelowfodmapdiet #fodmapfree #bloating #enzymes
π Thank you Emma for sharing your personal experience of how IBS impacted your life for so long!
π₯Ή It has been a pleasure to have you on our Take Control course and see your symptoms become well managed! Well done!
#theibsdietitian #ibs #thelowfodmapdiet

π Thank you Emma for sharing your personal experience of how IBS impacted your life for so long!
π₯Ή It has been a pleasure to have you on our Take Control course and see your symptoms become well managed! Well done!
#theibsdietitian #ibs #thelowfodmapdiet