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Kirsten Jackson aka ‘The IBS Dietitian’ is a UK 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 Hertfordshire
Published Author
13 + Years Experience
HCPC UK Registered Dietitian
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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😩 People think IBS just means putting up with digestive issues (which is bad enough as it is!!)
‼️ BUT what they don’t realize is the impact those symptoms have on a persons life – perhaps even starting small and building overtime to the point that not one action in a persons day or life is not impacted.
🥳 The good news is that life does not have to be this way. There are 1000s of studies showing ways to improve and manage IBS – you just need guidance on how and when to apply these techniques.
✅ For more information on IBS comment ‘guide’ below to get my free IBS guide.
#theibsdietitian #lowfodmapdiet #bloating
😩 People think IBS just means putting up with digestive issues (which is bad enough as it is!!)
‼️ BUT what they don’t realize is the impact those symptoms have on a persons life – perhaps even starting small and building overtime to the point that not one action in a persons day or life is not impacted.
🥳 The good news is that life does not have to be this way. There are 1000s of studies showing ways to improve and manage IBS – you just need guidance on how and when to apply these techniques.
✅ For more information on IBS comment ‘guide’ below to get my free IBS guide.
#theibsdietitian #lowfodmapdiet #bloating
😩Do you find that the things you do or eat in the attempt to make your IBS better can often back fire? Or make no difference at all?
🧐You are not alone! Because many of the things that are generally good for the gut, will not work in a gut that is not functioning well.
‼️Prebiotics, exercise, fiber, large portions of plants, fermented foods and resistant starch are all amazing for gut function – but you may well find these difficult to tolerate when you have IBS. That doesn’t mean you will never manage them.
🙋♀️In our practise @theibsdietitianclinic we actually avoid general gut health ‘things’ until we have met our first goal in IBS which is getting the gut working really well. Only then can we start to think about introducing lifestyle changes and dietary elements which will further improve a person’s gut general wellbeing. Again, taking this step by step approach. And I advise you do the same – your gut is not the same as the average person’s so please do not treat it like that.
🙏Don’t forget to grab a copy of my free IBS guide – comment ‘guide’ below and I will send it to you!
#theibsdietitian #ibs #thelowfodmapdiet #ibs #bloating
😩Do you find that the things you do or eat in the attempt to make your IBS better can often back fire? Or make no difference at all?
🧐You are not alone! Because many of the things that are generally good for the gut, will not work in a gut that is not functioning well.
‼️Prebiotics, exercise, fiber, large portions of plants, fermented foods and resistant starch are all amazing for gut function – but you may well find these difficult to tolerate when you have IBS. That doesn’t mean you will never manage them.
🙋♀️In our practise @theibsdietitianclinic we actually avoid general gut health ‘things’ until we have met our first goal in IBS which is getting the gut working really well. Only then can we start to think about introducing lifestyle changes and dietary elements which will further improve a person’s gut general wellbeing. Again, taking this step by step approach. And I advise you do the same – your gut is not the same as the average person’s so please do not treat it like that.
🙏Don’t forget to grab a copy of my free IBS guide – comment ‘guide’ below and I will send it to you!
#theibsdietitian #ibs #thelowfodmapdiet #ibs #bloating
😅 Fermented foods are not the same as probiotics.
🦠 Fermented foods are foods that use live microbes to make them. Examples include Kefir, kimchi, sourdough bread, cheese and even beer.
✅ Some fermented foods contain live strains of microbes that we know can be beneficial for the gut.
❌ BUT fermented foods themselves have not been shown to deliver these microbes to the large bowel in enough of a quantity and then show they have a specific health benefit (which is the EU definition of what a probiotic needs to be able to do).
🙋♀️ I am routinely seeing people with IBS being told to take fermented foods for their symptoms when there is no proof to that these foods will help at all. In some cases symptoms may actually worsen due to the FODMAP content. Instead, you need to take a strain – specific probiotic supplement that has been shown to support your IBS symptoms.
❤️ The good news is that you don’t need to avoid fermented food at all. Many foods contain prebiotics which is good for the gut microbes so they likely have a generally good impact and some live microbes from these foods ‘May’ get through to where they need to go. So if you enjoy them, continue with them – just don’t be surprised if your IBS does not improve.
✅Comment ‘guide’ below for my free IBS guide that contains more evidence based guidance on IBS.
#theibsdietitian #thelowfodmapdiet #guthealth
😅 Fermented foods are not the same as probiotics.
🦠 Fermented foods are foods that use live microbes to make them. Examples include Kefir, kimchi, sourdough bread, cheese and even beer.
✅ Some fermented foods contain live strains of microbes that we know can be beneficial for the gut.
❌ BUT fermented foods themselves have not been shown to deliver these microbes to the large bowel in enough of a quantity and then show they have a specific health benefit (which is the EU definition of what a probiotic needs to be able to do).
🙋♀️ I am routinely seeing people with IBS being told to take fermented foods for their symptoms when there is no proof to that these foods will help at all. In some cases symptoms may actually worsen due to the FODMAP content. Instead, you need to take a strain – specific probiotic supplement that has been shown to support your IBS symptoms.
❤️ The good news is that you don’t need to avoid fermented food at all. Many foods contain prebiotics which is good for the gut microbes so they likely have a generally good impact and some live microbes from these foods ‘May’ get through to where they need to go. So if you enjoy them, continue with them – just don’t be surprised if your IBS does not improve.
✅Comment ‘guide’ below for my free IBS guide that contains more evidence based guidance on IBS.
#theibsdietitian #thelowfodmapdiet #guthealth
👩⚕️ 2025 Dietitians Week Reflections
🙋♀️ It’s been 13 years in the making and there has been a lot of change in how I practice – and probably a lot more change to come.
😩 Sadly there is a lot of people working in gut health, but only dietitians are regulated. This means we have to be HCPC registered and abide by those rules – you can check if your dietitian is registered on their website. Those rules though essentially ensure that we are practicing using the most up to date science, working ethically (I.e not selling you random supplements 🫠) and also giving advice which is safe.
✅ If your a dietitian and wanting to level up your IBS practice, don’t forget to check out @
✅ For IBS sufferers – comment guide below for a copy of my free IBS guide.
#dietitiansweek2025 #ibs #irritablebowelsyndrome #thelowfodmapdiet
👩⚕️ 2025 Dietitians Week Reflections
🙋♀️ It’s been 13 years in the making and there has been a lot of change in how I practice – and probably a lot more change to come.
😩 Sadly there is a lot of people working in gut health, but only dietitians are regulated. This means we have to be HCPC registered and abide by those rules – you can check if your dietitian is registered on their website. Those rules though essentially ensure that we are practicing using the most up to date science, working ethically (I.e not selling you random supplements 🫠) and also giving advice which is safe.
✅ If your a dietitian and wanting to level up your IBS practice, don’t forget to check out @
✅ For IBS sufferers – comment guide below for a copy of my free IBS guide.
#dietitiansweek2025 #ibs #irritablebowelsyndrome #thelowfodmapdiet
🥳🥳 It was a pleasure to work with this lady who has come so far!!!
🙋♀️ IBS is a tricky condition to manage never mind when you have multiple other issues to navigate – it needs to be done carefully and step by step.
🙏Thank you to this client for trusting in the process as it took dedication and work over time.
#theibsdietitian #ibs #thelowfodmapdiet #fodmapfree
🥳🥳 It was a pleasure to work with this lady who has come so far!!!
🙋♀️ IBS is a tricky condition to manage never mind when you have multiple other issues to navigate – it needs to be done carefully and step by step.
🙏Thank you to this client for trusting in the process as it took dedication and work over time.
#theibsdietitian #ibs #thelowfodmapdiet #fodmapfree
😩 Monash have had a huge update last month did you miss it?
😅 They retested several foods – some foods changed FODMAP category entirely. Some foods which we previously used for reintroduction were found to have other FODMAPs in them meaning they are no longer suitable and some foods were found to have less FODMAPs that previous thought.
🙋♀️ If you are on one of the @theibsdietitianclinic programs then you already have access to the updated guidance.
👍 First things first – don’t panic. If you are past reintroduction and have good control, continue how you are and simply trial foods again that you couldn’t previously manage every so often (we recommend doing this especially if you are following the Take Control principles which should improve tolerance). But if you are 1/2 way through then consider re-trying some foods.
✅ Comment ‘guide’ below to grab a copy of our free IBS guide.
#theibsdietitian #irritablebowelsyndrome #lowfodmapdiæt #lowfodmapdiet
😩 Monash have had a huge update last month did you miss it?
😅 They retested several foods – some foods changed FODMAP category entirely. Some foods which we previously used for reintroduction were found to have other FODMAPs in them meaning they are no longer suitable and some foods were found to have less FODMAPs that previous thought.
🙋♀️ If you are on one of the @theibsdietitianclinic programs then you already have access to the updated guidance.
👍 First things first – don’t panic. If you are past reintroduction and have good control, continue how you are and simply trial foods again that you couldn’t previously manage every so often (we recommend doing this especially if you are following the Take Control principles which should improve tolerance). But if you are 1/2 way through then consider re-trying some foods.
✅ Comment ‘guide’ below to grab a copy of our free IBS guide.
#theibsdietitian #irritablebowelsyndrome #lowfodmapdiæt #lowfodmapdiet
🙋♀️ I went undiagnosed with Coeliac disease for years 🫠. Pretty sure it caused my IBS.
‼️ Coeliac disease is a common condition impacting at least 1 in 100 people and the testing is VERY routine – it’s in every medical guideline for an IBS diagnosis.
🙏 Please ask your GP to test you for it if it hasn’t been done – it is only a blood test. BUT you must be eating gluten for this to be accurate.
✅ If you want further information about what other tests should be done as part of a standard IBS diagnosis then comment ‘guide’ below and I’ll send you a copy of my IBS guide for free.
#theibsdietitian #coeliacawarenessmonth #coeliacsdisease #glutenfree #ibs #thelowfodmapdiet
🙋♀️ I went undiagnosed with Coeliac disease for years 🫠. Pretty sure it caused my IBS.
‼️ Coeliac disease is a common condition impacting at least 1 in 100 people and the testing is VERY routine – it’s in every medical guideline for an IBS diagnosis.
🙏 Please ask your GP to test you for it if it hasn’t been done – it is only a blood test. BUT you must be eating gluten for this to be accurate.
✅ If you want further information about what other tests should be done as part of a standard IBS diagnosis then comment ‘guide’ below and I’ll send you a copy of my IBS guide for free.
#theibsdietitian #coeliacawarenessmonth #coeliacsdisease #glutenfree #ibs #thelowfodmapdiet
😅 If you are in our Take Control group or a 121 client then you will know by now how obsessed I am with psyllium husk and what it can do for your IBS.
🙏So I was delighted to see this amazing idea that @mrguthealth came up with (and a little jealous I didn’t think of it myself!).
😅 Because husk is really great but it also tests that gag reflex – this jelly looks a lot easier to manage!
🙋♀️ Psyllium husk works in IBS to change the stool consistency by making this formed stools that the bowel can manage the timing of – so it is good for constipation AND looser stools (or mixed type symptoms).
✅ Dose wise – I recommend starting with 1 teaspoon twice per day so this Jelly would be a little over this. Make it and simply eat 1/3rd in the morning time and 1/3rd sometime later in the day.
‼️‼️Comment ‘guide’ below if you would like a free IBS guide sent to you.
#theibsdietitian #irritablebowelsyndrome #ibs #thelowfodmapdiet #fodmapfree #bloating
😅 If you are in our Take Control group or a 121 client then you will know by now how obsessed I am with psyllium husk and what it can do for your IBS.
🙏So I was delighted to see this amazing idea that @mrguthealth came up with (and a little jealous I didn’t think of it myself!).
😅 Because husk is really great but it also tests that gag reflex – this jelly looks a lot easier to manage!
🙋♀️ Psyllium husk works in IBS to change the stool consistency by making this formed stools that the bowel can manage the timing of – so it is good for constipation AND looser stools (or mixed type symptoms).
✅ Dose wise – I recommend starting with 1 teaspoon twice per day so this Jelly would be a little over this. Make it and simply eat 1/3rd in the morning time and 1/3rd sometime later in the day.
‼️‼️Comment ‘guide’ below if you would like a free IBS guide sent to you.
#theibsdietitian #irritablebowelsyndrome #ibs #thelowfodmapdiet #fodmapfree #bloating