R&M Dietetic is Mel Rendall and Lee Martin, two Registered Dietitians (RD) living in London. Lee Martin MSc RD is a specialist gastroenterology adult dietitian with 9 years experience working within the NHS. In 2012 Lee completed the accredited FODMAP training course at Kings College London – a new and revolutionary evidenced based treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Since completing the training Lee has set up a specialist IBS & FODMAP clinic. In 2014 Lee took up an academic role at King’s College London and is working within the FODMAPs team there researching and developing the the low FODMAP diet for treating IBS. Unlike most dietary therapy for IBS, the diet has been investigated in several high quality, placebo-controlled trials, the results of which have been published in a respected scientific journals. Lee authored the book ‘Re-challenging and Reintroducing FODMAPs – A self-help guide to the entire reintroduction phase of the low FODMAP diet’. More information on the book can be found here: http://www.reintroducingfodmaps.com/ Currently Lee works at University College London Hospital as a Specialist Gastroenterology Dietitian. Here he provides group education on the low FODMAP diet alongside one to one expert advice for functional gastrointestinal disorders and inflammatory bowel disease. Recently Lee has taken on a trustee role at the national charity for people living with irritable bowel syndrome the ‘IBS Network‘. Mel Rendall is a registered Dietitian (RD) currently working in an NHS hospital in London. Mel trained at the University of Nottingham and graduated in 2009. She has over 7 years experience working with children and infants on the hospital wards, running outpatient clinics and managing children in the community with tube feeds. She has held roles in a number of London NHS Hospitals, as well as community working in central London and an acute role at The Portland Hospital for Women and Children. Mel’s main specialities are supporting and advising parents and children who have allergies, gastrointestinal conditions and who require short or long term tube feeding for a range of medical problems. If you would like to contact Lee or Mel you can reach us here: info@rmdietetic.com
The best introductory videos for IBS & FODMAPs Irritable Bowel Syndrome If like me sometimes you just want to watch an expert talk about all the things you want to learn more about rather than spending hours reading then watch this set of videos. IBS is a complex condition and it is worth understanding these … More The best introductory videos for IBS & FODMAPs
(Updated February 2021) by Lee Martin MSc RD 6 systematic reviews and meta analysis of the research evidence related to the Restriction Phase of the Low FODMAP Diet were completed between 2016 and 2018. Here we link to the research papers. 2016 Marsh et al Does a diet low in FODMAPs reduce symptoms associated with … More Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis on the low FODMAP diet in IBS
(Updated February 2021) by Lee Martin MSc RD Prebiotics are non‐digestible selectively fermented dietary fibers, found in a range of plant based foods, that specifically promote the growth of one or more bacterial genera in the gastrointestinal tract and therefore provide a potential health benefit to the host. Thus it is important to have prebiotcs in … More The best Prebiotics for IBS and suitable prebiotics for the low FODMAP diet
(Updated February 2021) by Lee Martin MSc RD Probiotics can be a useful and effective treatment option and/or adjunct therapy for people with diagnosed IBS or functional gastrointestinal symptoms. It can however be a bit confusing knowing which probiotics have any research evidence behind them at which ones are just good marketing! Thankfully there are … More The Best Probiotics for IBS
I work as a Dietitian in Gastroenterology and Neurogastroenterology at University College London Hospital, a specialist tertiary care hospital in central London. Neurogastroenterology is not only interested in the physiology and motility of the gut but also how the gut functions and in particular the interactions between the gut and the brain. The difference between … More Must Read Research Papers for use in Dietetic Neurogastroenterology Clinical Practice
(Updated Jan 2021) by Lee Martin MSc RD Is it time to take the ‘low’ out of FODMAPs? The low FODMAP diet is an evidenced based dietary treatment for the symptom management of functional gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome. As described below the diet is split into three parts. The completion of all … More Is it time to take the ‘low’ out of FODMAPs?
(Updated March 2018) by Lee Martin MSc RD One aspect of the low FODMAP diet that requires a fair amount of preparation is snacking. It can be hard to find snacks out and about which don’t contain wheat, problem fruit and vegetables, flavourings etc. For example in the hospital I work in we are very … More Low FODMAP Fruity Flapjacks
We spent a little over 3 weeks in Vietnam, travelling north to south from Hanoi all the way to Ho Chi Minh City. We absolutely loved Vietnam, being so diverse with so much to do, really low prices, friendly people and the most delicious food. Much like when we were travelling in Thailand, Laos and … More How to travel on a low FODMAP diet in Vietnam
Gastrointestinal complaints are extremely common in children, from mild bloating and discomfort to chronic constipation or diarrhoea, reflux and pain. The reasons behind these symptoms can be straightforward to diagnose and treat with dietary changes and sometimes with the use of medications. Most obvious to diagnose are symptoms which arise with a clear trigger, for … More Should we really be putting children on the low FODMAP diet?
We were only in Thailand for 2 weeks and spent our time in relative luxury (well compared to our normal budget travelling accommodation) on the touristy island of Koh Samui. We had both travelled Thailand previously so it was a chance to recharge our batteries and spend time with our family who had come out … More Thailand Tips for low FODMAP Travellers
