Leaky Gut Nutrition Therapy with a Long Island Dietitian
Nutrition Therapy for Leaky Gut with a Long Island Dietitian
Digestive Health Nutrition Expert
As a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist specializing in gastrointestinal health, I use evidence-based Medical Nutrition Therapy and personalized dietary strategies to help patients manage and reverse leaky gut. With the right nutrition plan, leaky gut symptoms can often be reversed.
What is Leaky Gut?
Your gastrointestinal (GI) tract, also known as your gut, plays a critical role in your health. It’s designed to absorb nutrients while keeping harmful substances—like toxins and bacteria—out of your bloodstream.
Leaky gut, or increased intestinal permeability, occurs when the lining of the small intestine becomes damaged. Tiny gaps allow undigested food particles, bacteria, and toxins to pass into the bloodstream, triggering inflammation. This can disrupt immune function and contribute to a wide range of health issues, including autoimmune conditions.
What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Leaky Gut?
Leaky gut is associated with several inflammatory and autoimmune disorders, including celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, fibromyalgia, diabetes, arthritis, and more. While some scientists see it as a symptom rather than a cause, the resulting inflammation can further damage the intestinal barrier.
Leaky gut may cause or contribute to the following symptoms:
Gastrointestinal:
Bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, nausea, indigestion
Immune System:
Fatigue, joint pain, autoimmune disorders, frequent infections
Other Symptoms:
Brain fog, mood changes (anxiety, depression), skin problems (rashes, acne), headaches, food sensitivities and intolerances, chronic fatigue
What Causes Leaky Gut?
Leaky gut can stem from poor diet, chronic stress, infections, antibiotic use, inflammatory diseases (like Crohn’s and celiac), dysbiosis, and environmental toxins. The standard American diet—low in fiber and high in sugar, ultra processed carbohydrates, saturated fats, trans fats, and alcohol—can weaken your gut barrier and disrupt microbial balance.
Can You Reverse Leaky Gut?
Yes. Healing leaky gut starts with nutrition. By adopting a high-fiber, nutrient-dense diet and eliminating processed foods, you can strengthen your gut lining and support a healthy microbiome.
What Foods Should I Choose, and Which Should I Avoid?
The best diet for healing leaky gut is rich in nutrient-dense whole, unprocessed, plant-based foods. This is not just a gut-health diet—it is a foundation for overall wellness.
Eat real food.
If it grows in the ground, flies in the sky, or swims in the sea, it’s likely good for your gut.
Eat more fiber.
Fiber feeds the beneficial bacteria in your gut, which in turn help reduce inflammation and support immune function. Every time you eat, remember you’re eating for two: you and your gut. Slowly increase your fiber intake over 3–4 weeks to allow your system to adjust and minimize gas and bloating.
Limit or avoid processed foods.
Processed foods refer to any food that has been changed from its natural state and disrupt the microbiome and inflame the gut. Cut back on refined carbs, saturated fats, and artificial additives.
Foods to Include – Mediterranean-style, Plant-based, Flexitarian Diet:
- Vegetables
- Legumes
- Fruits
- Nuts and seeds
- Healthy fats (olive oil, avocados, fish, nuts)
Foods to Limit – Standard Western Diet:
- Ultra-processed carbs
- Saturated fats
- Artificial additives
What is the benefit of Medical Nutrition Therapy with a Gut Health Expert
Working with a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist who specializes in digestive health and leaky gut means receiving expert guidance tailored to your needs. You’ll get:
- Education about leaky gut and its underlying causes
- A comprehensive review of your diet and lifestyle
- A personalized plan to heal your gut
- Ongoing support
Through individualized nutrition therapy, you can reduce inflammation, improve digestion, and eventually reverse leaky gut syndrome. I offer online consultations for patients across Long Island and New York. Let’s start your journey to better health—today.
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