Diet & Gut Health: How a Dietitian Can Support Your Bowel Health

What you eat has a powerful impact on your digestion, bowel habits, energy levels, and overall wellbeing. For patients experiencing ongoing gastrointestinal symptoms, working with a gut-focused dietitian can be one of the most effective ways to improve bowel health

At Bowel Diagnostics & Therapy, our dietitians specialise in supporting patients with constipation, diarrhoea, bloating, food intolerances, and digestive discomfort. 

How Diet Affects Gut Function 

The digestive system responds directly to what we eat. Diet can influence:

• Stool consistency and regularity

• Bloating and abdominal discomfort

• Gas production

• Inflammation

• Food sensitivities

• Overall digestive comfort

Even small dietary adjustments can make a significant difference.

What a Gut Health Dietitian Can Help With 

Our dietitians provide personalised, evidence-based support to help patients understand their digestion and manage symptoms effectively. This may include:

• Identifying food triggers or intolerances

• Supporting IBS or IBD symptom management

• Fibre optimisation

• Low-FODMAP strategies (if clinically appropriate)

• Meal planning for regular, comfortable bowel movements

• Guidance on balancing nutrition with gut sensitivity

• Education on the gut microbiome and how food affects it

No restrictive diets — just tailored advice that supports long-term digestive health.

When to See a Dietitian

You may benefit from dietitian support if you experience:

• Frequent bloating

• Irregular bowel habits

• Ongoing constipation or diarrhoea

• Suspected food intolerances

• Difficulty identifying trigger foods

• IBS-like symptoms

• Nutritional concerns related to bowel conditions

A tailored approach helps ensure you’re eating in a way that supports both your symptoms and your overall health.

How Bowel Diagnostics & Therapy Supports You

Our dietitians work closely with our practitioners and pelvic health physiotherapists to provide a coordinated, holistic approach. This ensures that dietary recommendations align with your medical findings and broader treatment services.

Whether your symptoms are mild or persistent, we help you develop a clear dietary plan that supports your digestive system and fits your lifestyle.

Click HERE, phone 1300 888 608 or visit our website www.boweldoctors.com.au