Low FODMAP Dietitian

The low FODMAP diet may be your solution if you're dealing with persistent digestive symptoms like bloating, gas, abdominal discomfort, inconsistent bowel habits, or unpredictable flare-ups. The low FODMAP diet is currently the most evidence-based nutrition strategy for managing functional gastrointestinal conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and some cases of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO).

Since each person reacts differently to high FODMAP foods, a registered dietitian is essential. You get support identifying your tolerances, triggers and develop a balanced, nutritionally adequate and tailored to you.

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Low FODMAP Dietitian Services

Living with IBS, chronic bloating, or unpredictable digestive symptoms can significantly impact daily life. As a team of registered dietitian with specialized training in the low FODMAP protocol, we offer structured, evidence-based support to help you identify food triggers and achieve lasting symptom control.

You can expect:

Nutrition assessment and GI-history review
Symptom and food-diary setup to track diet and digestive responses
Elimination plan with alternate food suggestions to match preferences
Guided reintroduction phase to test tolerance, using structured protocols
Long-term maintenance plan to support gut health while ensuring nutritional adequacy
Ongoing follow-ups to adjust plan as needed (stress, lifestyle, habits, fibre intake, meal timing)
Practical guidance for real life: eating out, travel, label reading, meal planning

Meet Our Low FODMAP Dietitians

A highlight of our FODMAP dietitians and nutritionists combines years of experience in digestive health with a compassionate approach, guiding you towards lasting health results with expertise and care.

Michaela Harron

Registered Dietitian & Nutritionist

Maude Morin

Registered Dietitian & Nutritionist

Rebecca Neveu

Registered Dietitian & Nutritionist

What Is the Low FODMAP Diet?

The low FODMAP diet is a evidenced-based dietary approach developed by researchers at Monash University in Australia to reduce gastrointestinal symptoms by limiting specific fermentable carbohydrates that commonly trigger bloating, pain and irregular bowel habits.

FODMAP is an acronym that stands for:

Fermentable - these carbohydrates are broken down by gut bacteria
Oligosaccharides - found in wheat, rye, onions, garlic, and legumes
Disaccharides - primarily lactose in dairy products
Monosaccharides - excess fructose in certain fruits (e.g., apples, mangoes) and sweeteners
And Polyols - sugar alcohols such as sorbitol and mannitol in stone fruits and artificial sweeteners

In people with sensitive guts or IBS, these short-chain carbohydrates can pull water into the intestine and ferment rapidly, producing gas, bloating, pain, diarrhea, or constipation.

Assorted low FODMAP foods arranged around a chalkboard with the words low FODMAP written on it.

How the Low FODMAP Diet Works

The low FODMAP diet is not a permanent elimination of foods but a three-phase learning process designed to pinpoint which FODMAPs (and in what amounts) trigger your symptoms, allowing you to enjoy the widest variety of foods possible without discomfort.

Elimination Phase (2–6 weeks)

Temporarily remove high-FODMAP foods to calm symptoms and establish a baseline. Common high-FODMAP items include certain dairy products, gluten, beans, lentils, garlic, onions, and some fruits and vegetables.

Reintroduction Phase (6–10 weeks)

Systematically reintroduce and test one FODMAP group at a time to identify personal tolerances, triggers, while tracking symptoms.

Personalized Maintenance

Once triggers are identified, build a long-term eating plan that maximizes variety and nutritional quality while avoiding or limiting problematic foods.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is FODMAP?

FODMAP stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols — types of carbohydrates that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine and may trigger gastrointestinal symptoms in sensitive people.

How soon will I see results?

Many clients notice symptom relief within 2–6 weeks of starting the elimination phase, though individual response varies.

What if the diet does not improve my symptoms?

About 1 in 4 people with IBS do not respond to the low FODMAP diet. Monash FODMAP+1 In those cases we re-evaluate possible triggers, consider other nutrition strategies or refer you for further medical / behavioural assessment (stress, gut-brain interaction, alternative therapies).

Is the low FODMAP diet meant to be forever?

No. The elimination phase is temporary. Once triggers are identified through reintroduction, most people can return to a more varied, nutritionally balanced diet with selective restrictions.

Can I use my insurance/benefits plan? If so, is direct billing available?

Yes! Most insurance/benefits plans cover services from a registered deititian. We also offer direct billing, visit our direct billing page to see what insurers we direct bill. When you book your appointment you'll be sent an intake form where you can add your insurance detials.

How can I start the low FODMAP diet

The simplest starting point is to work with a dietitian who can guide you through the process of elimination, reintroduction and maintenance. The Monash FODMAP app is a great as your day-to-day reference. The app shows which foods are suitable, how much you can have and how they rank on the FODMAP scale. A dietitian then helps you apply this information properly, plan meals and move into reintroduction when your symptoms improve.

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