Finally, a solution⨠for your IBS!
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
York Test Review – Is it accurate for food intolerance testing?
Low FODMAP Hot Chocolate (5 recipes + Store Bought Options)
Optibac Probiotic Dietitian Review – 2025
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The top 10 most commonly made IBS mistakes
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What is the worst advice someone has ever given you for your IBS?
πββοΈ I feel like I have βheard it allβ but I am sure I will still be shocked by some of your stories.
π© The worst advice someone gave me was to avoid fiber. Surprise surprise this did not help, and actually went on to make my symptoms worse.
π« Advice can come from many sources – your doctor, dietitian, friend, Karen down the road, the lady in the shop or a number of well meaning relatives. But the wrong advice not only does not work, it may lead to poorer gut health.
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For guidance on what has been scientifically proven to help – comment βguideβ below and Iβll send you my free IBS guide.
#lowfodmap #ibs #thelowfodmapdiet #guthealth #theibsdietitian
π
What is the worst advice someone has ever given you for your IBS?
πββοΈ I feel like I have βheard it allβ but I am sure I will still be shocked by some of your stories.
π© The worst advice someone gave me was to avoid fiber. Surprise surprise this did not help, and actually went on to make my symptoms worse.
π« Advice can come from many sources – your doctor, dietitian, friend, Karen down the road, the lady in the shop or a number of well meaning relatives. But the wrong advice not only does not work, it may lead to poorer gut health.
β
For guidance on what has been scientifically proven to help – comment βguideβ below and Iβll send you my free IBS guide.
#lowfodmap #ibs #thelowfodmapdiet #guthealth #theibsdietitian
π« These tests are not included in the basic IBS diagnostic pathway. So please note that your doctor will only request the tests if they have a clinical indication and not everyone needs them.
π We all have these hormones in our body but when they are too low or too high they can cause issues with the gut.
πββοΈ This is why we may ask you questions that donβt seem directly related to your IBS – such as discussing your periods or perhaps the intensity of your exercise.
π Thankfully we can adjust these hormones through lifestyle / diet and sometimes medication depending which means our gut symptoms can then improve.
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Donβt forget to grab a copy of the free IBS guide via the link in the bio.
#theibsdietitian #ibs #thelowfodmapdiet #irritablebowelsyndrome #guthealth
π« These tests are not included in the basic IBS diagnostic pathway. So please note that your doctor will only request the tests if they have a clinical indication and not everyone needs them.
π We all have these hormones in our body but when they are too low or too high they can cause issues with the gut.
πββοΈ This is why we may ask you questions that donβt seem directly related to your IBS – such as discussing your periods or perhaps the intensity of your exercise.
π Thankfully we can adjust these hormones through lifestyle / diet and sometimes medication depending which means our gut symptoms can then improve.
β
Donβt forget to grab a copy of the free IBS guide via the link in the bio.
#theibsdietitian #ibs #thelowfodmapdiet #irritablebowelsyndrome #guthealth
π© It sucks to find out that you canβt tolerate a FODMAP because it may mean avoiding foods that you love.
πββοΈ So one of the most common questions we get in the Take Control group is – βwill I be able to tolerate more at a later date?β
π₯³ The answer is yes! And thereβs 3 reasons why this is when you implement the right science.
1οΈβ£ Many FODMAPs are broken down by gut mcirobiota which we know is disrupted in people with IBS. If you strategically target your gut microbiota (which is what the Take Control Process does) then you can improve your digestive process. Thereβs 4 core areas to consider – mental health, sleep, movement and of course nutrition.
2οΈβ£ Once you learn exactly which FODMAPs are your issue then you can often match these with a specific enzyme which will break down the FODMAP for you. This is not the same as taking random enzymes from the pharmacy.
3οΈβ£ In IBS we sadly see the gut is quite hypersensitive- this means that the gut will send signaling back to the brain such as discomfort or pain, even in relation to normal digestion. So once we target this you may find that you can actually tolerate a certain amount of undigested FODMAP in your gut.
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For further guidance on IBS – grab a copy of our FREE IBS guide via the link in the bio.
#theibsdietitian #irritablebowelsyndrome #lowfodmapdiet #fodmapfree #bloating
π© It sucks to find out that you canβt tolerate a FODMAP because it may mean avoiding foods that you love.
πββοΈ So one of the most common questions we get in the Take Control group is – βwill I be able to tolerate more at a later date?β
π₯³ The answer is yes! And thereβs 3 reasons why this is when you implement the right science.
1οΈβ£ Many FODMAPs are broken down by gut mcirobiota which we know is disrupted in people with IBS. If you strategically target your gut microbiota (which is what the Take Control Process does) then you can improve your digestive process. Thereβs 4 core areas to consider – mental health, sleep, movement and of course nutrition.
2οΈβ£ Once you learn exactly which FODMAPs are your issue then you can often match these with a specific enzyme which will break down the FODMAP for you. This is not the same as taking random enzymes from the pharmacy.
3οΈβ£ In IBS we sadly see the gut is quite hypersensitive- this means that the gut will send signaling back to the brain such as discomfort or pain, even in relation to normal digestion. So once we target this you may find that you can actually tolerate a certain amount of undigested FODMAP in your gut.
β
For further guidance on IBS – grab a copy of our FREE IBS guide via the link in the bio.
#theibsdietitian #irritablebowelsyndrome #lowfodmapdiet #fodmapfree #bloating
ππ Just a few weeks to go until we meet our baby boy and brother.
π Thank you @celinegrassyphotography for capturing these amazing shots.
#theibsdietitian #ibs #dubaimum #dubaimoms
ππ Just a few weeks to go until we meet our baby boy and brother.
π Thank you @celinegrassyphotography for capturing these amazing shots.
#theibsdietitian #ibs #dubaimum #dubaimoms
πββοΈ Did I miss anything?
π© People think IBS is just a bit of tummy pain now and again but what they donβt realize is the wider impact it has on every area of a persons life – when they are having symptoms and even when they are not having symptoms.
πββοΈ We often find that people donβt realize just how bad the impact is until they learn to manage it and unlock a new found freedom.
π Please know that IBS control is possible – we have spent years proving this with the Take Control System – you donβt have to live with symptoms. But you do need to start putting into place research backed methods that look at your gut needs – mental health, sleep, movement and of course nutrition.
πββοΈMy team and I are here to support you. There are plenty of free guides (via the link in my bio), articles (on the website) and if you want further guidance then of course reach out and book a free enquiry call.
#theibsdietitian #ibs #thelowfodmapdiet #fodmapfree #guthealth
πββοΈ Did I miss anything?
π© People think IBS is just a bit of tummy pain now and again but what they donβt realize is the wider impact it has on every area of a persons life – when they are having symptoms and even when they are not having symptoms.
πββοΈ We often find that people donβt realize just how bad the impact is until they learn to manage it and unlock a new found freedom.
π Please know that IBS control is possible – we have spent years proving this with the Take Control System – you donβt have to live with symptoms. But you do need to start putting into place research backed methods that look at your gut needs – mental health, sleep, movement and of course nutrition.
πββοΈMy team and I are here to support you. There are plenty of free guides (via the link in my bio), articles (on the website) and if you want further guidance then of course reach out and book a free enquiry call.
#theibsdietitian #ibs #thelowfodmapdiet #fodmapfree #guthealth
π§ Do you feel addicted to the feeling of a laxative?
π© This may sound odd but many people using laxatives will essentially βforgetβ what the feeling of a normal bowel motion is like which can lead to discomfort even when they have normal bowel motions or are only very slightly constipated.
πββοΈ Many of our clients are on long term laxatives and this hypersensitivity is something we need to build into the management plan in order to avoid any constipation without the need of laxatives.
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comment βguideβ below and I will send you a copy of my FREE IBS guide.
#theibsdietitian #ibs #thelowfodmaplife #thelowfodmapdiet
π§ Do you feel addicted to the feeling of a laxative?
π© This may sound odd but many people using laxatives will essentially βforgetβ what the feeling of a normal bowel motion is like which can lead to discomfort even when they have normal bowel motions or are only very slightly constipated.
πββοΈ Many of our clients are on long term laxatives and this hypersensitivity is something we need to build into the management plan in order to avoid any constipation without the need of laxatives.
β
comment βguideβ below and I will send you a copy of my FREE IBS guide.
#theibsdietitian #ibs #thelowfodmaplife #thelowfodmapdiet
π« Semaglutides aka Wegovy and Ozempic are becoming ever more popular. Not just for their initial use in diabetic control but now for their weight loss outcomes.
πββοΈ These medications are very effective and for many people they are useful and safe to use. But please donβt take them off prescription – you really need to be monitored by a doctor π.
πββοΈNow, one the things that we are seeing in clinic is the impact some of these meds have on the gut. As they can slow down gut transit. In some cases this may be quite useful (although there are no trials at all looking at this impact in IBS so we are not at this stage yet to start thinking about this). However, there are many people now suffering with constipation or the bloating related to the constipation.
π© Does this mean people with IBS canβt have these meds? No. But it does mean we need to monitor GI symptoms closely and change someoneβs diet / lifestyle regime accordingly. In some cases we may need to use laxatives or even a higher dose of laxatives where someone was previously needing them anyway.
β
For more guidance on gut health and IBS – grab your copy of my free IBS guide via the link in my bio.
#theibsdietitian #ibs #thelowfodmapdiet #ozempic #wegovy #semiglutides #weightlossjourney
π« Semaglutides aka Wegovy and Ozempic are becoming ever more popular. Not just for their initial use in diabetic control but now for their weight loss outcomes.
πββοΈ These medications are very effective and for many people they are useful and safe to use. But please donβt take them off prescription – you really need to be monitored by a doctor π.
πββοΈNow, one the things that we are seeing in clinic is the impact some of these meds have on the gut. As they can slow down gut transit. In some cases this may be quite useful (although there are no trials at all looking at this impact in IBS so we are not at this stage yet to start thinking about this). However, there are many people now suffering with constipation or the bloating related to the constipation.
π© Does this mean people with IBS canβt have these meds? No. But it does mean we need to monitor GI symptoms closely and change someoneβs diet / lifestyle regime accordingly. In some cases we may need to use laxatives or even a higher dose of laxatives where someone was previously needing them anyway.
β
For more guidance on gut health and IBS – grab your copy of my free IBS guide via the link in my bio.
#theibsdietitian #ibs #thelowfodmapdiet #ozempic #wegovy #semiglutides #weightlossjourney
πππ° Check out my interview with @bbc as I discuss with journalist Lauren Potts how different digestion times of macronutrients can benefit or hinder us.
π I will put up the full link in my bio.
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Ideally we want to be eating meals that have a good balance of all macronutrients – protein, carbohydrate and fats. But fats and proteins are broken down more slowly which can help you feel fuller for longer.
β
Carbohydrates should never be off limits – this is where we get our energy from! But choosing whole grain complex carbs over more processed options is more beneficial as they are broken down more slowly which will help you avoid energy slumps later in the day.
ππββοΈ In some cases we need carbohydrates which are broken down really quickly. For example when someone is doing endurance sports – they need that energy ASAP and this is why they then use glucose tabs or sachets.
#macronutrients #thelowfodmapdiet #ibs #irritablebowelsyndrome #theibsdietitian
πππ° Check out my interview with @bbc as I discuss with journalist Lauren Potts how different digestion times of macronutrients can benefit or hinder us.
π I will put up the full link in my bio.
β
Ideally we want to be eating meals that have a good balance of all macronutrients – protein, carbohydrate and fats. But fats and proteins are broken down more slowly which can help you feel fuller for longer.
β
Carbohydrates should never be off limits – this is where we get our energy from! But choosing whole grain complex carbs over more processed options is more beneficial as they are broken down more slowly which will help you avoid energy slumps later in the day.
ππββοΈ In some cases we need carbohydrates which are broken down really quickly. For example when someone is doing endurance sports – they need that energy ASAP and this is why they then use glucose tabs or sachets.
#macronutrients #thelowfodmapdiet #ibs #irritablebowelsyndrome #theibsdietitian