DIGESTIVE HEALTH
Low FODMAP & IBS Dietitian
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IBS & Gut Health Dietitian in Melbourne
Ongoing bloating, pain or unpredictable bowel habits can affect what you eat, where you go and how you feel each day. Sprout Nutrition helps you pinpoint your triggers and build an eating plan that eases your symptoms, while keeping your diet as varied as possible.
Does this sound familiar?
You feel bloated or uncomfortable after most meals and can't work out why
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Your bowel habits are unpredictable, or swing between constipation and diarrhoea
You have cut out foods but still aren't sure what your triggers are
You've been diagnosed with IBS and told to "try low FODMAP", but don't know where to start
You've been on a low FODMAP diet for months and are struggling to bring foods back in
You eat plant-based and are finding it hard to manage gut symptoms while meeting your nutrition needs
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You get cramping, nausea or urgency during long runs, races or games
You don’t need to keep guessing. With the right support, you can get your symptoms under control.
Support is available for the following
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
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Bloating and abdominal pain
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Constipation and diarrhoea
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Food intolerances, including fructose malabsorption and lactose intolerance
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Coeliac disease
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
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Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
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Diverticular disease
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Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and functional gut disorders
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Histamine intolerance
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Plant-based and vegan low FODMAP diets
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Exercise-related gut symptoms (“runner’s gut”)
How sprout nutrition can help
Work out what is actually triggering your symptoms, instead of guessing
Feel comfortable after meals, without ongoing bloating or pain
Stop cutting out foods unnecessarily and bring them back in with confidence
Know what to eat, with practical meal guides and recipes that suit your routine
Eat out, travel and socialise without worrying about your gut
Meet your nutrition needs on a plant-based diet while managing symptoms
Get through long runs, races and games without gut symptoms holding you back
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Clinical gut health support
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Comprehensive assessment: a review of your symptoms, bowel habits, medical history, medications, blood tests and other investigation results, current diet and lifestyle.
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Identifying likely triggers: food and symptom records are reviewed to identify likely contributors, such as FODMAPs, fibre intake, meal patterns or histamine.
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Individualised dietary plan: an evidence-based plan tailored to your diagnosis and symptoms, which may include a low FODMAP diet, fibre modification or a strict gluten free diet for coeliac disease.
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Low FODMAP diet: a short-term reduction in high FODMAP foods, followed by structured reintroduction to identify your individual triggers (such as fructans, lactose or fructose) and tolerance levels.
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Expanding a restricted diet: foods are reintroduced step by step to increase variety and support a healthy gut microbiome.
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Fibre and bowel habits: adjusting the type and amount of fibre, fluid intake and meal timing to manage constipation or diarrhoea.
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Nutritional adequacy: monitoring intake of calcium, iron, zinc and other nutrients during any dietary changes.
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Supplement advice: where clinically indicated, based on your symptoms, diet and blood test results.
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Review and monitoring: symptoms are tracked at each review and your plan is adjusted as needed.
what to expect
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Before your appointment
Complete a short intake form covering your symptoms, medical history and current diet. Please bring any recent blood tests, breath test, colonoscopy or endoscopy results and specialist letters. A 3 to 5 day food and symptom diary is also helpful.
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Initial consultation
(45 to 60 minutes)
A comprehensive assessment of your symptoms, bowel habits, medical history, medications, investigation results, current diet and lifestyle. Likely triggers are discussed and an individualised dietary plan is agreed on together. Following the consultation, you’ll receive a written summary, a personalised meal guide and recipes.
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Review consultations
(~30 minutes)
Symptoms and progress are reviewed, reintroduction is guided where relevant, and your plan is adjusted as needed. With your consent, your GP or gastroenterologist is kept updated.