Dr Sue Shepherd

Dietitian, Researcher (LaTrobe University), Member of research team that developed the Low FODMAP Diet, Author, Food manufacturer, Food intolerances advocate.

[Dr Sue Shepherd @ShepherdWorks]

#eatkit Yes, if I have missed answering you tonight, I can answer general public-friendly questions on FB: fodmapfriendly

[Dr Sue Shepherd @ShepherdWorks]

#eatkit Thanks for the chat tonight friends in Aus, UK, US and abroad! Loved it!

[Dr Sue Shepherd @ShepherdWorks]

@sheree_morris #eatkit Jalna yoghurt (choose non-fruit varieties) is lower lactose. Liddel's yoghurt etc lactose free

[Dr Sue Shepherd @ShepherdWorks]

@NarelleHuett #eatkit I believe an NZ hospital has patients try the diet first before they can join the waiting list for IBS clinic!

[Dr Sue Shepherd @ShepherdWorks]

#eatkit at review if patient symptoms not resolved on phase 1 cutting out more food is not always the answer - consider other triggers

[Dr Sue Shepherd @ShepherdWorks]

@BusyBee_Blogger #eatkit Oats cannot be called gluten free in Australia. Oats trigger immune response in 20% people with coeliac

[Dr Sue Shepherd @ShepherdWorks]

#eatkit A5: Recommend checking out the work of Dr Simon Knowles, Victorian psychologist at http://t.co/6Gf74xD1UV

[Dr Sue Shepherd @ShepherdWorks]

#eatkit A5: Shepherd Works has gut-focused hypnotherapist, Simone Peters, she is completing her PhD on this http://t.co/cWfoSghCf9

[Dr Sue Shepherd @ShepherdWorks]

#eatkit too much coffee, fat and alcohol can also aggravate symptoms

[Dr Sue Shepherd @ShepherdWorks]

#eatkit A5: Gut-focused hypnotherapy is brilliant to assist when symptoms triggered by such conditions http://t.co/uc4ks6TxE0

[Dr Sue Shepherd @ShepherdWorks]

#eatkit A5: Managing stress/anxiety is important as these can trigger IBS symptoms too http://t.co/3MHvPcJmHM

[Dr Sue Shepherd @ShepherdWorks]

#eatkit A5: Exercise and rest are important parts of healthy lifestyle and IBS management

[Dr Sue Shepherd @ShepherdWorks]

#eatkit A5: Stress, anxiety, depression can manifest with IBS symptoms http://t.co/ytub9XEWLA

[Dr Sue Shepherd @ShepherdWorks]

#eatkit A5: Change in diet can only help symptoms if diet was the trigger!

[Dr Sue Shepherd @ShepherdWorks]

#eatkit Alpine breads have some fantastic spelt varieties - great to hear some have found patients tolerate them @alpinebreads

[Dr Sue Shepherd @ShepherdWorks]

@NuActiveHealth #eatkit I can see I am chatting with food enthusiasts tonight - we show how food can be interesting!

[Dr Sue Shepherd @ShepherdWorks]

@TeriLichten #eatkit A4: yes, you can also use chives and the green part of spring onion to have low FODMAP onion flavour

[Dr Sue Shepherd @ShepherdWorks]

#eatkit A4: Range is #glutenfree, free from dairy ingredients, vegetarian options…caters to other special diets! http://t.co/IgFFlYU0QQ

[Dr Sue Shepherd @ShepherdWorks]

@HFGAustralia #eatkit Too true. Each person is so different - dietitians are the experts to guide each individual

[Dr Sue Shepherd @ShepherdWorks]

#eatkit A4: My own, newly launched FODMAP Friendly food brand “Sue Shepherd” offers tasty meal solutions! http://t.co/2uEB6vjru0 @Coles