Digestive Health

Understanding Your Digestive Health

Your digestive health is the foundation of your overall well-being. A well-functioning digestive system helps ensure that nutrients are absorbed effectively, waste is eliminated efficiently, and your body is able to thrive. Gut health issues, from occasional bloating to more chronic concerns like IBS, can impact your quality of life.

Common Digestive Health Concerns Empowered Eating Helps You Address

Digestive health issues come in many forms, and each affects people differently. Empowered Eating provides dietetic guidance and nutrition management for a variety of conditions, including:

1. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS):

Learn how to reduce symptoms with diet and lifestyle changes.

2. Celiac Disease:

Guidance on living gluten-free while ensuring balanced nutrition and supporting gut healing.

3. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD):

Support for managing Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis through personalized nutrition strategies to help reduce flare-ups and improve gut health.

4. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) or Acid Reflux:

Discover dietary strategies to reduce discomfort and prevent flare-ups.

5. Food Sensitivities (Gluten, Dairy, FODMAPs):

Identify triggers and implement elimination diets.

6. Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO):

Learn how to manage SIBO through targeted dietary changes and treatments.

7. Bloating and Gas:

Learn how to manage these uncomfortable symptoms with dietary adjustments.

8. Constipation or Diarrhea:

Get personalized guidance on managing and alleviating these common digestive issues.

Let’s Work Together!

“Trust your gut, nourish it right!”

How Digestive Health Services Works

Digestive Nutrition Care (Virtual)

Step 1 — Get Started

Book a discovery call or request an appointment.
A brief intake form and a symptom snapshot help Empowered Eating learn what’s going on (IBS, constipation/diarrhea, reflux, bloating, celiac/gluten sensitivity, lactose concerns, liver/gut health, and more).

Step 2 — First Session: Deep Dive

Health history, current eating pattern, triggers, lifestyle, stress, sleep, and movement are reviewed.
Any recent labs or medical notes you choose to share are considered.
Clear goals are set together (e.g., fewer flare-ups, more regularity, more energy).

Step 3 — Personalized Plan

A simple, step-by-step plan is created: meal structure, portion guidance, fibre “titration” (soluble vs. insoluble), hydration, and gut-friendly cooking methods.
Food ideas use “choose more often / choose less often” language to keep things flexible and realistic.
If helpful, over-the-counter options or supplements may be discussed within scope and comfort.

Step 4 — Targeted Protocols (when needed)

Evidence-based approaches are used only when appropriate and always short-term:

Low FODMAP in three phases: a brief elimination, structured re-trial of foods, and a personalized long-term plan.
Lactose, gluten, or other food trials with clear timelines and reintroduction.

You’ll know exactly what to do each week, with recipes, swaps, and grocery tips.

Step 5 — Between-Session Support

Practical tools are provided: a symptom & food tracker, shopping lists, batching/cooking tips, and eating-out strategies.
Check-ins are scheduled to fit availability; Empowered Eating offers support during business hours.

Step 6 — Follow-Ups & Fine-Tuning

Progress is reviewed, triggers are mapped, and the plan is adjusted.
The goal is confidence: fewer symptoms, a broader diet, and habits that fit real life.
If red-flag symptoms appear, Empowered Eating coordinates with your healthcare team and recommends medical follow-up when needed.

Empowered Eating’s Holistic and Personalized Approach

Empowered Eating takes a holistic approach to gut health. By combining dietary changes, lifestyle adjustments, and evidence-based practices, Empowered Eating helps you create a personalized plan to address issues like bloating, constipation, acid reflux, and more.

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Why Digestive Health Matter?

Digestive health is fundamental to your overall wellness. Your digestive system breaks down food into nutrients your body needs to function properly. When digestion is impaired, it can cause uncomfortable symptoms such as bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, and fatigue.

Over time, poor gut health may affect nutrient absorption, immune function, and even your mood. Supporting your gut health can improve energy, enhance mental clarity, and promote hormonal balance, making it essential for feeling your best every day.

Ready to improve your digestive health? Book a free 20-minute discovery call to discuss your concerns and find the best path forward.

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At Empowered Eating, all nutrition recommendations follow evidence-based practices and align with the standards set by the College of Dietitians of Ontario and the College of Dietitians of Alberta.