Eat with Confidence

Nutrition Support for patients with IBD

Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Crohn’s & Ulcerative Colitis

Living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis often means living on high alert. Foods you’ve eaten for years suddenly disagree with you, flares come out of nowhere, and every new symptom raises the same question…is it something I ate, or is my disease progressing?

Here at The Gut Friendly Dietitian, we help those living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) stop guessing and restricting. Instead of stressing about every bite of food, you get personalised guidance that’s practical, supportive, and fits your life.

When Food Feels Risky

You may notice:

  • Fibre and vegetables feel harder to tolerate

  • Your diet has gradually shrunk over time

  • Eating during flares is confusing, and transitioning back is tricky

  • Fatigue or low energy persists

  • Social eating feels stressful

These experiences are common—and none of it is your fault. Your nutrition needs change with inflammation, medications, surgery history, and stress.

Personalised Nutrition for Flares and Remission

We don’t start with restrictive diets. We start by understanding your gut, symptoms, and lifestyle.

During flares, we help you:

  • Choose gentler foods for your gut
  • Adjust fibre type and texture
  • Maintain protein and energy
  • Reduce discomfort without unnecessary restriction

In remission, we support your gut and energy by guiding you to:

  • Reintroduce foods gradually
  • Rebuild confidence and tolerance
  • Improve energy, nutrient intake, and overall gut health

Our approach also extends to…

  • Fatigue and nutrient deficiencies (iron, B12, vitamin D, protein)
  • Weight changes in a gentle, realistic way
  • Stress-related symptom flares
  • Understanding fibre, triggers, and “safe foods”

Compassionate Support for patients with IBD.

IBD is complex. Nutrition is nuanced. And you deserve care that reflects this.

That’s why we have experienced senior dietitians who support people living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Dr Chiara Miglioretto brings PhD-level expertise and a strong clinical focus on Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, while Samantha Risi brings 8+ years of private practice experience—plus additional expertise as a Credentialed Eating Disorder Dietitian. Both dietitians understand the complexities of living with IBD and provide personalised nutrition support to help you reduce unnecessary restriction, support your body through flares and remission, and rebuild confidence around food.

Appointments are available in clinic or online via telehealth, giving you flexibility to choose the clinician who feels like the best fit for you, wherever you’re located. If you’re tired of second-guessing every meal and want clearer direction about what your gut needs, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to work it out on your own.

Book with an IBD dietitian here