Alex Jagiello - IBS Dietitian

Alex Jagiello - IBS Dietitian I help people with IBS and digestive issues find relief from gas, bloat, diarrhoea & constipation. Enjoy food & life without restrictions! 🚀

Not every sudden change in gut symptoms means your IBS is “getting worse”.Sometimes it is an IBS flare.Sometimes it is m...
14/04/2026

Not every sudden change in gut symptoms means your IBS is “getting worse”.

Sometimes it is an IBS flare.
Sometimes it is more in keeping with an acute stomach bug.

The tricky part is that when symptoms ramp up quickly, it can be hard to think clearly in the moment, especially if you already feel anxious around food, plans, or leaving the house.

This post is not a diagnostic tool, but it can help you notice a few useful clues:

- Does this feel like a pattern you recognise?
- Has it come on very suddenly?
- Are you also feeling feverish, sick, or unable to keep fluids down?
- Does this feel different from your usual IBS?

And if your symptoms feel new, severe, or much more intense than normal, it is important to get medical advice.

If IBS flares leave you second-guessing what to eat, what to do, and how to calm things down, I’ve put together my IBS Flare Fix Guide to help.

Comment IBS GUIDE and I’ll send you the link.

10/04/2026

The total cost for the week was not what I expected.

If you have IBS and ADHD, this might explain why managing symptoms feels so hard.Missed meals.Chaotic routines.Stress is...
09/04/2026

If you have IBS and ADHD, this might explain why managing symptoms feels so hard.

Missed meals.
Chaotic routines.
Stress is building fast.
Then your gut kicks off, too.

It’s not always about needing more food rules.
Sometimes you need simpler systems that work in real life.

Comment BLOG, and I’ll send you the full article 💗

09/04/2026

Over the past few years, I’ve worked with many people with IBS who were doing their best to manage bloating, abdominal pain, unpredictable bowel habits, and food anxiety.

But for some, there was another layer making things even harder: ADHD.

The forgotten meals.
The eating “whatever is easiest” because the day ran away with them.
The overwhelm of trying to consistently follow gut health advice.
The all-or-nothing approach made everything feel harder than it needed to.

That’s why I’m now putting more focus on supporting adults with IBS and ADHD.

Because when you have both, it’s not just about knowing what to eat. It’s about finding an approach that works with your brain, your routine, your energy, and real life.

I’m a UK-registered Dietitian specialising in IBS and gut health, and I work online with adults who want practical, evidence-based support to feel more in control of their symptoms.

If that sounds like you, or someone you know, you’re very welcome to message me or take a look at my IBS Clarity Call here:

If your gut reacts badly to “healthy” foods, this is your reminder that you are not imagining it.Some vegetables can be ...
07/04/2026

If your gut reacts badly to “healthy” foods, this is your reminder that you are not imagining it.

Some vegetables can be packed with nutrients and still be harder for an IBS gut to handle, especially if painful gas is one of your main symptoms.

This post is not about fearing vegetables.
It is about understanding that healthy and well-tolerated are not always the same thing.

That is why some people feel completely fine after eating broccoli, cauliflower or Brussels sprouts…
and others feel bloated, crampy, full of trapped gas, and ready to cancel their plans.

Your gut is allowed to have preferences.

Save this post if painful gas is one of your main IBS symptoms.

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When you are in an IBS flare, the “best” plate is not always the same for everyone.That is especially true if your sympt...
07/04/2026

When you are in an IBS flare, the “best” plate is not always the same for everyone.

That is especially true if your symptoms lean more towards diarrhoea or constipation.

For IBS-D, meals often feel better when built around gentler carbohydrates, easy-to-digest protein, cooked veggies your gut tolerates, and smaller amounts of fat.

For IBS-C, the answer is not simply “eat more fibre.”
The type of fibre, the amount, your overall meal balance, fat intake, fluid intake, routine, and your own symptom pattern all matter.

That is why flare support needs to be more personalised than generic healthy eating advice.

This graphic is a simple starting point to show that small, structured changes to your plate can help, without turning food into a list of rigid rules.

👉🏼 Save this for later if your gut tends to swing between different symptoms.

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Constipation is rarely just about needing more fibre.For many people, it is a pattern.It can be low food intake during t...
06/04/2026

Constipation is rarely just about needing more fibre.

For many people, it is a pattern.

It can be low food intake during the week.
Long gaps between meals.
Stress.
Holding back with food.
Not drinking enough.
Not moving enough.
Trying to “eat healthy” but still not giving the gut the consistency it needs.

And then when you are constipated, that can affect appetite, routine, comfort, confidence, and make everything feel even harder.

This is why constipation support needs to look at the full picture, not just tell you to eat more prunes and hope for the best.

If your bowels feel sluggish, incomplete, unpredictable, or you feel like you are constantly thinking about what to eat to “fix” things, there may be more going on than you realise.

I offer FREE clarity calls where we can talk through what has been going on, what may be contributing, and what support could look like for you.

If you are struggling with constipation, bloating, or IBS symptoms and want help making sense of it, comment CLARITY, and I’ll send you an invite to book a free call.

Have you noticed that your constipation gets worse when your routine changes, stress goes up, or you end up eating less?

02/04/2026

She is not overthinking it. She has IBS.

And if you live with IBS, Easter is often not just about the food.

Yes, it can be the chocolate, the richer meals, the mystery ingredients, the change in routine.

But it can also be the comments.
The pressure to “just have a little bit.”
The awkward questions.
The feeling of having to explain yourself when you are already trying your best to manage your gut.

So I would genuinely love to know:

What would actually make Easter easier for you if you have IBS?

More understanding from family?
Fewer comments about what you are eating?
Less pressure around big meals?
More food you know your gut can tolerate?

Tell me in the comments.

And share this with someone who would feel seen by it đź’—



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April is IBS Awareness Month, so I wanted to start by sharing something practical that may make life feel a little easie...
01/04/2026

April is IBS Awareness Month, so I wanted to start by sharing something practical that may make life feel a little easier.

If you are trying to follow a low FODMAP diet, food shopping can sometimes feel more confusing than it needs to. This cheat sheet is here to give you a simple starting point and help take a bit of that mental load off.

Save it for your next shop, and keep an eye out this month as I’ll be sharing more practical posts to support you with IBS, food, and everyday gut health.

If there is a topic you would find helpful, feel free to leave it in the comments.

Save this for later and follow for more practical IBS nutrition education.

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Going vegan or vegetarian with IBS is possible, but “plant-based” does not automatically mean nutritionally covered.When...
31/03/2026

Going vegan or vegetarian with IBS is possible, but “plant-based” does not automatically mean nutritionally covered.

When IBS symptoms are already pushing you to avoid certain foods, it becomes even more important to think about what you are still getting in regularly.

This is especially true for nutrients like iron, B12, calcium, vitamin D, zinc, iodine and omega-3 fats.

It means looking beyond what you are avoiding and making sure you are still covering your bases nutritionally.

A gut-friendly diet should not only reduce symptoms. It should also support your energy, mood, hormone health, bones, and overall well-being.

Save this for later if you are plant-based and dealing with IBS.

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30/03/2026

You’d be surprised how many people try to fix bloating by cutting out more and more foods.

First dairy. Then gluten. Then onions. Then fruit. Then snacks. Then basically anything that feels “risky”.

And yet… they’re still bloated.

Bloating is not always a sign that you need to restrict more.

Sometimes it is the opposite. Sometimes it is how you are eating, how much you are eating, the overall volume of food, fibre changes, constipation, stress, gut sensitivity, or the fact that your gut is now reacting to a pattern that has become more chaotic and more restrictive.

More food fear does not equal more symptom relief.

Yes, some people do need a structured approach to nutrition.

But random restrictions usually create more confusion than clarity, and often leave you stuck eating less, worrying more, and still not feeling better.

If your bloating is making you feel like you need to keep removing foods to get answers, please know this:

You probably do not need more guessing.
You need a better strategy.

Comment BLOAT, and I’ll send you my Bloating Quick Fix Guide 💗

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