Why Focus on Nutrition?
Proper diet supports digestion, heals the gut lining, and manages chronic GI conditions.
Key Principles
- Balanced Diet: Fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains.
- Hydration: 8–10 glasses of water daily.
- Fiber Intake: 25–30 g/day—soluble for diarrhea, insoluble for constipation.
- Avoid Triggers: Spicy foods, caffeine, alcohol, high-fat meals.
Personalized Plans
- Lactose intolerance: dairy alternatives
- Celiac disease: strict gluten avoidance
- IBS: low-FODMAP diet
- IBD: tailored anti-inflammatory diet
When to See a Dietitian
- Unintentional weight loss
- Malabsorption or chronic diarrhea
- Specialized diets (e.g., enteral nutrition)
