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Fodmap Dietetics

A nutrition and dietetics clinic based in Ringwood providing dietary advice to patients on a low FODMAP diet

19/06/2026

These psychological factors help to predict whether or not the low FODMAP diet will help you 🧠

🌟Baseline treatment credibility and expectancy.
Higher expectancy that the diet will work predicts both symptom reduction and improved quality of life, likely through psychological and neurobiological mechanisms.
What you think about a treatment matters.

🌟Baseline anxiety, depression and stress
These psychological factors are thought to contribute to the symptom-distress cycle and avoidance behaviours, reducing the likelihood of effectiveness.
Managing stress and anxiety is just as important as managing what is on your plate.

🌟Illness perceptions
Lower illness identification, perceived consequences and emotional representations are associated with greater symptom and quality of life improvement.
Believing that you have personal control over your condition and your symptoms predicts a better response.

Remember that the connection between the brain and the gut is very strong! Management strategies need to include psychological aspects for best results.

05/06/2026

Tiny habits that will improve your gut health over time 👩‍⚕️

Chewing food thoroughly 😁
Digestion begins in the mouth! Chewing food well kick-starts digestion before you even swallow.

Add cinnamon to coffee ☕
Cinnamon is a great source of antioxidants. Plus it tastes great!

Avoid peeling fruits and vegetables 🥕
The skin of fruits and vegetables contains different types of fibre than the flesh- bonus points for variety!

Eating leftover starchy foods 🍚
Heating and cooling some starchy foods like potatoes and rice transforms some of the carbohydrates into resistant starch, which feeds beneficial bacteria in our gut.

Drinking PLENTY of water 🌊
Dehydration disrupts the function of the intestinal mucus, which can influence its ability to digest and absorb food, and protect against pathogens.

Do you have regular healthy-gut habits? Let us know if there are any we've missed.

25/05/2026

Need a quick snack that actually keeps you full? 👏

These no-bake Date & Oat Protein Bites are packed with protein and fibre to help keep energy levels steady throughout the day. Perfect for lunchboxes, busy afternoons, pre-workout fuel or an easy grab-and-go snack.

✔ High protein
✔ High fibre
✔ No baking required
✔ Easy meal prep snack

Save this one for your next snack prep session 🤍

19/05/2026

GPs are great. But they don't have time for your gut. We do.

Here's what's different about seeing a gut health dietitian 👇

As a gut health dietitian, we're not replacing your GP, we're the people who sit alongside them and go deep on the things there's just never enough time to cover in a standard appointment.

That looks like:
→ A full picture of your symptoms, history, and lifestyle
→ A personalised plan (not a generic handout)
→ Ongoing support through the messy middle
→ Actually figuring out YOUR triggers

If you've been told "try cutting out dairy" or "eat more fibre" and left feeling like there's more to the story... there probably is.

We're based in Ringwood and see clients with IBS, FODMAP intolerances, eating disorders, and a whole range of chronic conditions. In-person and online appointments available.

Link in bio to book 🔗

23/04/2026

Focusing on improving your gut health? Regular exercise is key!

Incorporating regular exercise into our lifestyle has been shown to:
-Increase microbiome diversity
-Boost production of Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs)- which are known to reduce inflammation and strengthen the gut barrier
-Support gut motility, keeping you regular

“I hate the gym and running, how do I start exercising?”

Find forms of movement that you enjoy!

Start slowly, increasing your intensity and timing over time.

Set up a time with your friends or family to get involved.

The goal isn’t to lose weight or get buff, it's to have movement become a part of your daily routine.

What's your favourite type of movement? Let us know in the comments below!

17/04/2026

Ever felt better on a gluten-free diet—even without a Coeliac diagnosis? 🌾✨ You aren't imagining it, but the reason might not be what you think!

👇 Have you noticed that you feel better without gluten? Did you realise it might be other factors at play? Let’s chat in the comments!el better after ditching the bread:

1. It’s not just the Gluten
Wheat is a complex plant, and other components often cause more distress than gluten itself:

Fructans (FODMAPs): Often the biggest culprit! These are fermentable carbohydrates that can cause major bloating and gas in sensitive guts.

Amylase-Trypsin Inhibitors (ATIs): Proteins that can trigger low-level inflammation in the gut.

Poorly digested peptides: Certain protein fragments can be hard for some people to break down, leading to GI discomfort.

2. The "Gut-Brain" Factor
Sometimes, the reaction happens in the brain before it happens in the gut:

The Power of Belief (Nocebo): Studies show that believing a food contains gluten can increase symptoms by up to 40%, even if no gluten is present! 🤯

Visceral Hypersensitivity: Common in IBS, this is when your gut nerves are "tuned" too high. Normal digestion feels painful, making you hyper-aware of your symptoms.

Selective Attention: When we suspect a food is the "enemy," we start monitoring our body for symptoms constantly—and we’re more likely to notice (and report) minor aches that might be unrelated to what we ate.

3. The "Whole Food" Effect
Lastly, going gluten-free often forces us to cut out ultra-processed snacks and grab more whole foods, veggies, and fresh ingredients. That lifestyle shift alone is often enough to make you feel healthier and less bloated! 🥗

The Bottom Line: Your symptoms are real, but the cause might be more complex than just gluten. Understanding the "why" can help you build a diet that makes you feel great without unnecessary restriction! 💡

Want to understand you and your gut more? Book an appointment with us today.

06/04/2026

IBS is so much more than food intolerances; it's a complex, multi-factorial interplay of biological and psychological mechanisms.

Here are some of the factors at play for people with IBS. Everybody has different factors, causes and triggers, so IBS management is extremely individualised!

🧠↔️Altered brain-gut interactions: disruptions in the communication between the central nervous system and the enteric nervous system, leading to dysregulated digestive signalling.

⚡️Visceral hypersensitivity: an increased perception of sensations and pain, where the threshold for abdominal discomfort in response to digestion is significantly lowered.

🧘Psychological factors: the influence of psychological distress, such as anxiety or depression, which can modulate gut function and exacerbate the severity of gastrointestinal symptoms.

🏃‍♂️🐢Abnormal gastrointestinal motility: irregularities in the rhythm and speed of peristalsis, resulting in altered transit times (constipation, diarrhoea, or a fluctuating pattern).

🛡️Altered mucosal immune function: low-grade immune activation within the gut lining, which may contribute to persistent symptom flares.

🚪Increased mucosal permeability: a compromise in the intestinal barrier function, allowing potential pro-inflammatory triggers to cross into the systemic circulation.

🦠 Altered microbiome: dysbiosis, or a shift in the composition and diversity of the gut microbiota compared to healthy populations.

🍎🚫Food hypersensitivity: non-allergic food intolerances where FODMAPs trigger localised or systemic symptomatic responses.

If you're trying to get to the bottom of why you're repeatedly having gut symptoms, book an appointment to see us today!

30/03/2026

Research has consistently shown that IBS has a significant negative impact on our quality of life.❤️

GI-specific anxiety is anxiety or worry about experiencing GI sensations or symptoms.

It is the most important determining factor of quality of life for people with IBS.😖

This April, making steps to reduce GI-specific anxiety may make a big difference.

Gut-directed hypnotherapy and deep belly breathing have been shown to calm our nervous system. ✨

Catch yourself if you notice catastrophic thinking like “I’ll never make it to the bathroom in time” or “I’ll never be able to eat the foods I enjoy”- as these can influence symptoms.

If you are struggling, seeing a mental health clinician may make all the difference.

19/03/2026

It’s World Oral Health Day. A reminder that what you eat doesn’t just fuel your body, it also affects your teeth and gums.

“You are what you eat” really matters when it comes to oral health.
Here are some of our top tips to improve your oral health:

• Limit frequent sugary snacks and drinks they feed the bacteria that cause tooth decay.

• Eat a variety of vegetables and fruits, which provide vitamins, fibre and natural cleaning action for your teeth.

• Include calcium-rich foods like dairy or fortified alternatives to support strong teeth and bones.

• Eat a variety of vegetables and fruits, they provide vitamins, fibre and natural cleaning action for your teeth.

• Stay hydrated, water helps wash away food particles and maintain saliva flow, which protects against cavities.

A balanced diet supports not only your gut and overall health, but also your smile. Small changes to how and what you eat can make a big difference over time.

If you’d like personalised advice on meals that support both gut and oral health, an Accredited Practising Dietitian can help. Message us or book via the link in our bio.

15/03/2026

It’s Coeliac Awareness Week, an important reminder that coeliac disease is a serious autoimmune condition, not a dietary preference.

For people with coeliac disease, even small amounts of gluten can trigger an immune response that damages the lining of the small intestine. Strict, lifelong exclusion of gluten is the only current treatment.

The good news is that there are many naturally gluten free grains that can form the foundation of a balanced diet.

Choosing wholegrain gluten free options where possible can help support fibre intake, gut health and overall nutritional adequacy, nutrients that are sometimes reduced when gluten is removed without careful planning.

During Coeliac Awareness Week, it’s also a good time to highlight the importance of proper diagnosis. Testing for coeliac disease must occur while gluten is still being consumed. Starting a gluten free diet beforehand can affect the accuracy of results.

If you have been diagnosed with coeliac disease, working with an Accredited Practising Dietitian can help ensure your diet remains nutritionally balanced while maintaining strict gluten exclusion.

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Level 1, 91 Maroondah Highway
Ringwood, VIC
3134

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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http://www.fodmapdietetics.com/

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