The low FODMAP diet has emerged as a prominent strategy for managing symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and other digestive disorders. This article delves into the intricacies of the low FODMAP diet, offering guidance and resources, including a directory of specialized Registered Dietitians (RDs) well-versed in FODMAPs, with a special mention of Kate Scarlata RD, a leading expert in the field.
Understanding the Low FODMAP Diet
FODMAP stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, and Polyols. These are short-chain carbohydrates that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine. When FODMAPs reach the large intestine, they are fermented by gut bacteria, producing gas and drawing water into the bowel, which can lead to symptoms like bloating, abdominal pain, gas, diarrhea, and constipation in susceptible individuals, particularly those with IBS.
The low FODMAP diet involves restricting high-FODMAP foods for a period, typically 2-6 weeks, to reduce these symptoms. Following the elimination phase, foods are systematically reintroduced to identify individual tolerances and create a personalized long-term eating plan.
The Role of a Registered Dietitian
Successfully navigating the low FODMAP diet often requires the guidance of a Registered Dietitian (RD). RDs specializing in FODMAPs can provide:
- Accurate Information: RDs offer evidence-based education about FODMAPs and the low FODMAP diet.
- Personalized Meal Plans: They help create tailored meal plans that meet individual nutritional needs while adhering to FODMAP restrictions.
- Symptom Management: RDs assist in monitoring symptoms and adjusting the diet as needed.
- Reintroduction Guidance: They guide the reintroduction process to identify trigger foods and establish long-term dietary strategies.
- Nutrient Deficiency Prevention: RDs ensure adequate nutrient intake while following the restrictive phases of the diet.
Kate Scarlata RD: A Leader in FODMAP Expertise
Kate Scarlata RD is a nationally recognized Registered Dietitian and expert in the low FODMAP diet. She has dedicated her career to helping individuals with IBS and other digestive disorders find relief through dietary management. Kate Scarlata is known for her extensive knowledge, practical advice, and commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest scientific research on FODMAPs.
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Directory of FODMAP-Trained Dietitians
Kate Scarlata and For A Digestive Peace of Mind, LLC provides a registry of RDs in the US and Canada who have demonstrated expertise in the low FODMAP diet. These dietitians have stated they are well versed, educated in FODMAPs, and actively keeping up with the low FODMAP diet science. Note that Kate Scarlata and For A Digestive Peace of Mind, LLC does not guarantee or endorse their expertise or verify credentials.
The following is a list of dietitians who specialize in low FODMAP diets:
United States
Alabama
- JULIE SATTERFEAL, MS, RDN, LD ★
- 710 ANDREW JACKSON WAY HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
- E. 256-333-1173
Arkansas
- JAMIE MCDERMOTT, MS, RDN
- 2641 EAST COPPER OAKS PLACE, FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703 *Virtual Services Only
- E. 888-471-8118
Connecticut
- ANTONELLA DEWELL, MS, RDN
- SANTA CRUZ, CA
- E. 818-770-6299
- E. WESTPORT, CT. 06880
- E. 203.247.2932
- MARY NOON, MS, RDN, CDN
- HARTFORD HOSPITAL 80 SEYMOUR STREET HARTFORD, CT 06102
- E. 860-972-1469
- AVA SAFIR, JD, MS, RDN
- Nu, LLC 100B DANBURY RD RIDGEFIELD, CT 06877
- E. 203-403-7188
Florida
- SANDY LIVINGSTON, MED, RD, LDN
- 800 VILLAGE SQUARE CROSSING (SUITE 209) PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33410
- E. (808) 369-9100
Illinois
- KRISTIN HOUTS, MS, RD, LDN★
- VIRTUAL BASED IN CHICAGO, IL
- E. 812-917-4229
Indiana
- JESSIE WONG, MAcc, RDN, LD
- JOY NUTRITION CONSULTING LLC PO Box 7001, BLOOMINGTON, IN 47407
- E. 812-679-8418
Maine
- PATSY CATSOS, MS, RDN, LD ★ CO-LED COURSES WITH KATE
- NUTRITION WORKS, LLC 805 STEVENS AVE. PORTLAND, ME 04103
- P. 207-772-6279
- CAROLYN MILLE, RDN, LD ★
- 510 MAIN ST, GORHAM, ME 04038
- E. 703-552-2722
Maryland
- NICOLE MYERS, RDN, CDCES
- TELEHEALTH PRACTICE ONLY
- E. 617-355-4677
Massachusetts
- ELISABETH MOORE, RD★
- BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL 330 BROOKLINE AVE BOSTON, MA 02215
- E. 10 MAIN ST. LAKEVILLE, MA 02347
- E. 617-744-9233
- RACHEL WILKINSON, MS, RD, LDN ★
- BOSTON FOOD ALLERGY CENTER, 65 HARRISON AVE, SUITE 201 BOSTON MA 02111
- E. HOLLISTON, MA 01746
- E. 978-420-6542
- E. 781-349-2500
- NICOLE MYERS, RDN, CDCES
- TELEHEALTH PRACTICE ONLY
- E. 302-990-2253
- MATT PRIVEN, MS, RDN, LDN
- 18 HIGHLAND AVE NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950
- 111 DEVONSHIRE ST.
- 857-302-3060
Michigan
- MEGAN GERBER RD, LDN, IFNCP
- E. MEDICAL CENTER DR.
- 888-229-7408
- SHERILYN KING, RD
- BRIGHTON HEALTH CENTER - 8001 CHALLIS RD. BRIGHTON, MI 48116
- E. 810-227-9510
- CHRISTINE DUBOIS, RD, CDE
- NORTHVILLE HEALTH CENTER - 39901 TRADITIONS DR. NORTHVILLE, MI 48168
- E. 248-305-4400
- LYNN GLAZEWSKI, MPH, RD
- TAUBMAN CENTER GENERAL MEDICINE CLINIC (FLOOR 3, RECEPTION B) - 1500 E. MEDICAL CENTER DR. ANN ARBOR, MI 48019
- E. 734-936-5582
- KATHY LEBARRE, RDN
- SPECTRUM HEALTH BLODGETT HOSPITAL - 1840 WEALTHY SE MC 405 GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506
- P. 616-774-7371
- F. 616-774-5085
- JENNIFER GAWEL, BS, RD, CDE
- MUNSON HEALTHCARE GRAYLING HOSPITAL - 1100 E.
Nebraska
- 402-413-1716
Nevada
- E. 702-427-3874
New Hampshire
- LEIGH DAVENPORT, RD, LD, CNSC ★
- WENTWORTH DOUGLASS HOSPITAL 789 CENTRAL AVE DOVER, NH 03820
- E. 603-740-2647
- PAT HUNTER MA, RD ★
- 173 DANIEL WEBSTER HIGHWAY, NASHUA, NH 03060
- E. 978-846-0854
- COURTNEY EATON, RDN, LDN ★
- NEW ENGLAND NUTRITION ADVISORS, LLC 58 ISLAND POND RD, ATKINSON NH 03811
- E. 603-391-8206
- MELISSA SNOW, RDN, LD ★
- WHOLE LIFE HEALTH CARE 100 SHATTUCK WAY NEWINGTON, NH 03801
- P. 603-431-6677
New Jersey
- E. 646-780-9539
New York
- REBECCA DITKOFF, MPH RD CDN ★
- NUTRITION BY RD, LLC NY, NY
- P.914-907-3039
- E. 212-535-4500
- DANIELLE MAGNUS, RD ★
- OPTIMAL NUTRITION 168B IRVING AVENUE #203D PORT CHESTER, NY 10573
- E. 914-434-3663
- MARTHA MCKITTRICK, RD, RDN, CDE ★
- 310 E. SUITE 209 FISHKILL, NY 12524
- P. 845-896-0736
- E. 10075
- P. 212-249-0944
- E. 914-222-2977
- E. 914-222-2977
- E. 860-468-5324
- CAROLINA GUIZAR, MS, RDN, CDN
- HEATHORITY 131 WEST 3rd St. #4, NEW YORK, NY 10012
- E. 929-256-2732
North Carolina
- CAROL SHIMBERG, MS, RDN ★
- ASHEVILLE NUTRITION THERAPY, LLC 1796 HENDERSONVILLE ROAD, SUITE M ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
- P. 828-423-5216
- REBECCA ROTHWELL, MS, RD, LDN ★
- HAYWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 262 LEROY GEORGE DR, CLYDE, NC 28721
- E. 828-452-8084
- KAY SCHLEGEL-PRATT, MS, RD, LDN
- ESSENTIAL NUTRITION AND WELLNESS, LLC 1829 EAST FRANKLIN STREET SUITE 1200A CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
- P. 919-923-6874
- E. CARY, NC 27518
- P. 919-350-7000, option 4
Ohio
- E. 614-722-8855
Oregon
- E. LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97035
- E. 503-974-6454
- TINA PATNODE, RDN, LD ★
- GI NUTRITION NW, LLC 2175 NW Raleigh St Suite 110 Portland, OR 97210
- E. 971-238-2369
- THERESA HEDRICK, MS, RD, LD
- 518 SW 3RD ST SUITE C CORVALLIS OR 97333
- E. SUITE 300 PORTLAND, OR 97225
- E. 503-517-9696
- KARI NATWICK, RDN, LD, IFNCP
- PO Box 445 LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97035
- E. 907-500-2757
Pennsylvania
- KRISTIE L.
- 10TH ST. 480 MAIN BLDG PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
- P. LEDGER, MS, RD, LDN ★
- ADVANCED NUTRITION CONSULTANTS 190 W. GERMANTOWN PIKE, SUITE155, EAST NORRITON, PA 19401 (virtual appointments available)
- P. 610-229-9060
South Dakota
- E. 605-504-2328
Texas
- EMILY CAIN FRAZIER MS, RD, LD ★
- EMILY EATS NUTRITION LLC 59 LAVENDER HAZE PLACE THE WOODLANDS, TX 77381
- P. 936-689-8739
Utah
- E. 832-786-0654
Tennessee
- E. 629-777-5672
- CARI RIKER, RDN, LDN, CDE, CHWC
- 4205 Hillsboro Pike, Suite 314 Nashville, TN 37215
- P. 801-507-3253
Washington
- E. 425-260-8783
- DAWN WILSON CD, RDN
- 703 LILLY RD. 3
Washington, D.C.
- REBECCA SCRITCHFIELD, MA, RD, ACSM HEALTH FITNESS SPECIALIST ★
- 2711 JENIFER ST. NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015
- P. 53715
Wisconsin
- P. 608-890-5000 *REFERRAL IS NEEDED
- EMILY BAWDEN MS, RDN, CD, LDN
- REAL GOOD NUTRITION, 30 W.
Canada
Alberta
- RORY HORNSTEIN, RD
- CALGARY, ALBERTA CANADA
- E. 506-627-7535
Ontario
- 514-819-6649 and 514-952-3444
- ANDREA D'AMBROSIO, M.A.N., RD
- DIETETIC DIRECTIONS 429 QUEEN STREET SOUTH, KITCHENER. ONTARIO. N2G 1W6
- E. 1-888-908-6583
- Julia Celestini, BSC, RD
- Ontario, Canada (virtual, primarily in pediatrics)
- E. 437-988-2224
- Leigh Merotto RD MHSc
- Nutrition Counselling Services Toronto & Online/Virtual
- E. 416-312-8255
Saskatchewan and Manitoba
- Taletha Bennett, RD CDE
- The Food Fix Nutrition Consulting (Saskatchewan and Manitoba, Canada)
- P. 306-290-6876
Other
- E. 647-226-9648
- E. 613-228-1174 ext 127
- E.
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