IBS is considered a chronic (long-term) condition, symptoms can come and go.
Half of people with IBS do NOT need to restrict their diet – a few simple changes is all they need.
Not everyone needs the low FODMAP diet.
Start with “First Line” dietary and lifestyle changes which have been shown to be effective in many people with IBS.
It is worth spending 3-4 weeks practicing these First Line changes before considering a complex elimination diet.
You can also start to learn a little more about your IBS by tracking your triggers
READ AND LEARN ABOUT IBS
FIRST LINE ADVICE FOR ALL IBS SUFFERERS
START your dietary journey here with FREE first line advice for all IBS patients
Take control of your symptoms First line advice for all IBS patients involves considering your DIET along with your LIFESTYLE. All these changes can be done on your own with a little EatFit self help education and we will soon have you back on track!
LIFESTYLE
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Regular exercise
Stress and anxiety
Sleep
Fitness
DIETARY
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Dietary
choices
Eating
habits
Fibre manipuation
Microbiome management
DIETARY CHOICES
LIFESTYLE CHOICES
NOW DISCOVER YOUR IBS SUBTYPE AND FINE TUNE YOUR DIET
Complete the SYMPTOMS AND SUBTYPE QUESTIONNAIRES
Submit to our dietitians to learn what type of IBS you have and what additional advice we can add
3 – 4 WEEKS FIRST LINE ADVICE
ALL IBS patients should make these changes slowly building and improving their diet and lifestyle.
Spend 3-4 weeks following first line advice, then reassess your symptoms.
NEED MORE HELP? ARE YOUR SYMPTOMS STILL BOTHERING YOU?
Now complete the EATFIT FOOD DIARY or the EATFIT TRIGGER TRACKER.
Submit it to EatFit Dietitians for guidance on the next steps.
WHAT NEXT
DIETITIAN LED SECOND LINE ADVICE
From here on you need the help of an expert dietitian to analyse what you have achieved so far and guide you possibly in one of the following further dietary interventions
THE LOW FODMAP DIET
• Restricting FODMAPS is successful
in approximately 75% of patients.
• The Low FODMAP Diet is a 3 phase process – elimination, re-challenge and personalization
• The Low FODMAP Diet is a complex diet with many nutritional challenges.
• A skilled dietitian is required to guide you through the process
• The Low FODMAP Diet is a 3 phase process – elimination, re-challenge and personalization
• The Low FODMAP Diet is a complex diet with many nutritional challenges.
• A skilled dietitian is required to guide you through the process
ADVANCED MICROBIOME MANAGEMENT
• Our gut microbiome is a complex
community of organisms
• The IBS patient may benefit from personalised targeted microbiome management
• Supplementations and further manipulation of diet to provide the correct microbial available carbohydrates may be recommended.
• Your gut specialist dietitian or gastroenterologist will advise you.
• The IBS patient may benefit from personalised targeted microbiome management
• Supplementations and further manipulation of diet to provide the correct microbial available carbohydrates may be recommended.
• Your gut specialist dietitian or gastroenterologist will advise you.
ADVANCED FIBRE MANIPULATION
• Fibre comes in many forms with
various physiochemical properties.
• Each IBS subtype requires a different fibre consideration.
• Fibre manipulation should be personalised to match your needs.
• This should be done under the guidance of a properly trained dietitian.
• Each IBS subtype requires a different fibre consideration.
• Fibre manipulation should be personalised to match your needs.
• This should be done under the guidance of a properly trained dietitian.
FOOD ALLERGY AND INTOLERANCE
• True food allergy is extremely
rare, and often dangerous.
• Food intolerance can be considered if first line therapies for IBS are not providing enough symptom relief.
• To diagnose food intolerance such as histamine , salicylate or other food intolerances an elimination and rechallenge trial is needed.
• A skilled dietitian is required to guide you through the process
• Food intolerance can be considered if first line therapies for IBS are not providing enough symptom relief.
• To diagnose food intolerance such as histamine , salicylate or other food intolerances an elimination and rechallenge trial is needed.
• A skilled dietitian is required to guide you through the process
