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The IBS Dietitian
Kirsten Jackson aka โThe IBS Dietitianโ is a UKโจconsultant 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 Hertfordshireโจ

Published Author

13 + Years Experience

HCPC UK Registered Dietitianโจ

PGCert From The University of Nottingham

BDA Qualified and Regulated

Forbes Health Board Member
Recent blog posts
Optibac Probiotic Dietitian Review – 2025
Nerva Review (2025) โ Does it work?
Epetome: A Dietitianโs review
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The top 10 most commonly made IBS mistakes
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๐ฆ๐ช Today we became home owners in the UAE.
๐ Forever grateful for the opportunities this country provides as well as the safe environment provided for my family.
#homeowners #uae #dubai #unitedarabemirates

๐ฆ๐ช Today we became home owners in the UAE.
๐ Forever grateful for the opportunities this country provides as well as the safe environment provided for my family.
#homeowners #uae #dubai #unitedarabemirates
๐ฉ Itโs a topic I get asked about all the time.. iron supplements and constipation.
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Please note that not everyone needs an iron supplement but if your iron levels are low or at risk of becoming low then you will need a top up.
๐ฉ Sadly iron supplementation can cause a range of digestive issues in anyone, never mind those who already have IBS. This leads to people not following through and having low iron levels that are left uncorrected.
๐โโ๏ธ There is no need to choose between constipation and having health issues. Instead try my tips above. Most people I work with can tolerate regular iron supplements with a few tweaks and if not Iโve provided a different form of iron that you can ask your doctor about above which is easier on the gut.
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Donโt forget to grab a copy of my FREE IBS guide – link can be found in the bio.
#theibsdietitian #ibs #thelowfodmapdiet #fodmapfree #guthealth #iron #anemia

๐ฉ Itโs a topic I get asked about all the time.. iron supplements and constipation.
โ
Please note that not everyone needs an iron supplement but if your iron levels are low or at risk of becoming low then you will need a top up.
๐ฉ Sadly iron supplementation can cause a range of digestive issues in anyone, never mind those who already have IBS. This leads to people not following through and having low iron levels that are left uncorrected.
๐โโ๏ธ There is no need to choose between constipation and having health issues. Instead try my tips above. Most people I work with can tolerate regular iron supplements with a few tweaks and if not Iโve provided a different form of iron that you can ask your doctor about above which is easier on the gut.
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Donโt forget to grab a copy of my FREE IBS guide – link can be found in the bio.
#theibsdietitian #ibs #thelowfodmapdiet #fodmapfree #guthealth #iron #anemia
๐๐ If you want to protect and improve your gut this year then please do not follow any NY resolutions which involve restrictions.
๐ฉ Dietary restrictions slow down the gut, reduce beneficial numbers of microbes, reduce gut microbe diversity and can also impact your gut through the interactions with the gut brain axis.
โค๏ธ But this is not all doom and gloom – NY offers us a motivation boost to make a change. Letโs harness this and make a positive relation based on โaddition.โ
๐ Here are a few things you can add into your diet and lifestyle that will help your gut thrive.
– aiming for 30 different plants each week
– adding a whole grain daily
– using a scientifically proven probiotic
– meditating daily
– moving daily (this does not need to be a hard core gym session!)
– getting 8 hours of sleep per night
– investing in working with a dietitian
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For further advice on IBS – check out my free guide which you can download via the link in my bio.
#theibsdietitian #ibs #irritablebowelsyndrome #lowfodmapdiet #guthealth #guthealth

๐๐ If you want to protect and improve your gut this year then please do not follow any NY resolutions which involve restrictions.
๐ฉ Dietary restrictions slow down the gut, reduce beneficial numbers of microbes, reduce gut microbe diversity and can also impact your gut through the interactions with the gut brain axis.
โค๏ธ But this is not all doom and gloom – NY offers us a motivation boost to make a change. Letโs harness this and make a positive relation based on โaddition.โ
๐ Here are a few things you can add into your diet and lifestyle that will help your gut thrive.
– aiming for 30 different plants each week
– adding a whole grain daily
– using a scientifically proven probiotic
– meditating daily
– moving daily (this does not need to be a hard core gym session!)
– getting 8 hours of sleep per night
– investing in working with a dietitian
โ
For further advice on IBS – check out my free guide which you can download via the link in my bio.
#theibsdietitian #ibs #irritablebowelsyndrome #lowfodmapdiet #guthealth #guthealth
๐ Thank you to my client Andrew for leaving a review – you were a pleasure to work with.
๐ If anyone would like a copy of my book you can get it in any major book store and I have popped the Amazon links in my bio.
#theibsdietitian #ibs #thelowfodmapdiet #guthealth #bloating #irritablebowelsyndrome

๐ Thank you to my client Andrew for leaving a review – you were a pleasure to work with.
๐ If anyone would like a copy of my book you can get it in any major book store and I have popped the Amazon links in my bio.
#theibsdietitian #ibs #thelowfodmapdiet #guthealth #bloating #irritablebowelsyndrome
๐ฉ It is a myth that meat or poultry need to be washed and this practise causes serious food poisoning.
๐ณThe issue is that we may think washing something makes it cleaner and it is true that raw meat / poultry can be contaminated with germs like Campylobacter, Salmonella, or Clostridium perfringens. But when you wash it, those germs then end up all over your sink and surrounding areas. These germs then transfer onto anything which touches those areas like other foods, dishes being washed and even people`s hands.
๐งSo what are you supposed to do? Simply cook the meat / poultry at the recommended temperature in a pre-heated oven. This will kill off all those germs for you, without spreading it around your kitchen.
๐คFor specific recommendations on temperatures check online or the packaging as this will depend on the type of meat / poultry, frozen or fresh and the weight.
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For more guidance on IBS – check out my FREE guide via the link in my bio.
#theibsdietitian #ibs #thelowfodmapdiet #guthealth #irritablebowelsyndrome

๐ฉ It is a myth that meat or poultry need to be washed and this practise causes serious food poisoning.
๐ณThe issue is that we may think washing something makes it cleaner and it is true that raw meat / poultry can be contaminated with germs like Campylobacter, Salmonella, or Clostridium perfringens. But when you wash it, those germs then end up all over your sink and surrounding areas. These germs then transfer onto anything which touches those areas like other foods, dishes being washed and even people`s hands.
๐งSo what are you supposed to do? Simply cook the meat / poultry at the recommended temperature in a pre-heated oven. This will kill off all those germs for you, without spreading it around your kitchen.
๐คFor specific recommendations on temperatures check online or the packaging as this will depend on the type of meat / poultry, frozen or fresh and the weight.
โ
For more guidance on IBS – check out my FREE guide via the link in my bio.
#theibsdietitian #ibs #thelowfodmapdiet #guthealth #irritablebowelsyndrome
๐ซ Did you know the humble olive oil could help with constipation?
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It acts as a lubricant in the bowel
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It stimulates bile acid production, some of which is not fully reabsorbed and so has a mild laxative impact
๐โโ๏ธUsing olive oil to massage your stomach for 15 minutes daily may also help to get things moving.
๐โโ๏ธ Not only do I love olive oil for these benefits but itโs also packed full of poly phenols which will keep your gut happy.
๐๐๐ If you want further IBS tips then download my FREE guide via the link in my bio.
#theibsdietitian #ibs #guthealth #thelowfodmapdiet #fodmapfree
#theibsdietitian

๐ซ Did you know the humble olive oil could help with constipation?
โ
It acts as a lubricant in the bowel
โ
It stimulates bile acid production, some of which is not fully reabsorbed and so has a mild laxative impact
๐โโ๏ธUsing olive oil to massage your stomach for 15 minutes daily may also help to get things moving.
๐โโ๏ธ Not only do I love olive oil for these benefits but itโs also packed full of poly phenols which will keep your gut happy.
๐๐๐ If you want further IBS tips then download my FREE guide via the link in my bio.
#theibsdietitian #ibs #guthealth #thelowfodmapdiet #fodmapfree
#theibsdietitian
๐ง Do you get any of these symptoms?
๐Whilst it is possible to get any of these symptoms and have IBS, it is important to note that IBS does not directly cause them.
๐โโ๏ธI often see clients who delay treatment or feel frustrated that their IBS efforts are not working as they thought that these symptoms were part of the issue. By acknowledging what is and is not iBS we can start to target our health in a much more effective manner.
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For more information on IBS – please download my FREE IBS guide via the link in my bio.
#theibsdietitian #ibs #guthealth #thelowfodmapdiet #bloating #fodmaps

๐ง Do you get any of these symptoms?
๐Whilst it is possible to get any of these symptoms and have IBS, it is important to note that IBS does not directly cause them.
๐โโ๏ธI often see clients who delay treatment or feel frustrated that their IBS efforts are not working as they thought that these symptoms were part of the issue. By acknowledging what is and is not iBS we can start to target our health in a much more effective manner.
โ
For more information on IBS – please download my FREE IBS guide via the link in my bio.
#theibsdietitian #ibs #guthealth #thelowfodmapdiet #bloating #fodmaps
โ๏ธ I am traveling for the festive season are you?
๐ฅฐ As much as traveling usually means positive things like seeing family, it can wreak havoc on the gut – especially if you have IBS!
๐โโ๏ธ Here are my top 4 travel tools..
1๏ธโฃ A simple hot water bottle – this is so good at easing those cramps.
2๏ธโฃ @fodzyme which is a digestive enzyme supplement that breaks down the following FODMAPs – GOS, fructans and lactose.
3๏ธโฃ A foldable poop stool – this will help unkink the end of your bowel and aid full evacuation.
4๏ธโฃ Psyllium husk powder – fabulous for constipation and diarrhea as it bulks up the stool.
โญ๏ธ 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

โ๏ธ I am traveling for the festive season are you?
๐ฅฐ As much as traveling usually means positive things like seeing family, it can wreak havoc on the gut – especially if you have IBS!
๐โโ๏ธ Here are my top 4 travel tools..
1๏ธโฃ A simple hot water bottle – this is so good at easing those cramps.
2๏ธโฃ @fodzyme which is a digestive enzyme supplement that breaks down the following FODMAPs – GOS, fructans and lactose.
3๏ธโฃ A foldable poop stool – this will help unkink the end of your bowel and aid full evacuation.
4๏ธโฃ Psyllium husk powder – fabulous for constipation and diarrhea as it bulks up the stool.
โญ๏ธ 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