How a Dietitian Can Help With IBS & Digestive Health
Digestive symptoms can be frustrating when you’re not sure which foods are actually causing problems. Faiqua helps you make sense of your symptoms, eating patterns and triggers so you can build a practical approach that supports your gut without cutting out more foods than necessary.
Understand your symptoms & possible food triggers
Look at patterns in bloating, gas, abdominal discomfort, bowel habits and the foods or situations that may be contributing to your symptoms.
Get guidance with the Low FODMAP diet
Get practical guidance around fibre-rich foods, healthy fats, protein, whole grains, vegetables, portions and everyday meal choices.
Build meals that support your digestion
Create an eating approach that works with your symptoms, routine, culture and food preferences while still aiming for variety, fibre and balanced nutrition.
What to expect at your Initial Nutrition Assessment
A relaxed, one-on-one session where Faiqua gets to know your digestive symptoms, eating habits and goals before building a practical nutrition plan with you.
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Your symptoms & health
Your food & lifestyle
Your next step
Review your digestive symptoms, bowel habits, medical history, medications, test results if relevant, and what you’d most like help with.
Talk through your usual meals, symptom patterns, possible food triggers, schedule, stress, culture and any foods you’ve already started avoiding.
Leave with personalized nutrition priorities and a practical plan that may include meal changes, symptom tracking or a structured Low FODMAP approach when appropriate.
Weight management care backed by experience
Faiqua Khalid is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator with 14+ years of experience supporting people with weight management, diabetes, fatty liver, high cholesterol and other metabolic health concerns.
Her approach is evidence-based, practical and personalized to real life.
Frequently asked questions
Can a dietitian help with IBS?
Yes. A Registered Dietitian can help you identify patterns in your symptoms, eating habits and possible food triggers, while making sure your diet remains balanced and practical. Depending on your symptoms, support may include meal adjustments, symptom tracking or guidance through a structured Low FODMAP approach.
What should I eat if I have IBS?
There is no single IBS diet that works for everyone. Foods that trigger symptoms can vary, so the goal is to find an eating pattern that supports your digestion while still giving you enough variety, fibre and nutrition. A dietitian can help you identify which foods may be contributing to symptoms without avoiding more foods than necessary.
Does the Low FODMAP diet help with IBS?
For many people with IBS, a Low FODMAP diet can help reduce symptoms such as bloating, abdominal discomfort, gas and changes in bowel habits. It is usually used as a short-term, structured process followed by food reintroduction and personalization rather than as a permanently restrictive diet.
How long should I follow a Low FODMAP diet?
The strict Low FODMAP phase is generally intended for about 2–6 weeks. If symptoms improve, foods are gradually reintroduced to identify which FODMAP groups you tolerate and which are more likely to trigger symptoms. The long-term goal is a more personalized and varied diet, not staying strictly Low FODMAP forever.