Savvy Stummy: Gut health & IBS Dietitian

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Savvy Stummy: Gut health & IBS Dietitian

Join Paulina and her Savvy Society as we talk about nutrition, wellness and deep dive into YOUR body and how to optimize its function. Hi, I’m Paulina!

I am a licensed and registered dietitian specializing in integrative and functional medicine. Nutrition has always been a passion and a part of my life. Growing up, my family always put a lot of emphasis on healthy eating and making sure we had a balanced diet. However, through my own health struggles, I came to realize that our individualized issues meant that what was good for one was not necess

arily good for another. Health, unlike leggings, isn’t one size fits all. Functional gut health dietitian, Paulina Lee, RD, LD, MSHS. This realization peaked my interest in functional medicine. As I was completing my Master in Health Science and Integrative Medicine, I was instilled with a valuable principle: unless you identify the root of the problem, it’s not possible to make profound and sustainable strides towards optimal health. That’s where Savvy Stummy LLC comes in! Our mission, should you choose to work with us, is to help you create a healthier and happier gut through personalized nutrition and functional testing so you can fully show up and be present in your work, passion, and relationships without gut issues getting in the way. Education & Licensures

Master’s of Science in Health Science in Integrative Medicine from George Washington University (2019)
Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition & Foods (2014)
Doctor of Naturopathy from Trinity School of Natural Health (2014)
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) – The Commission on Dietetic Registration
Licensed Dietitian (LD) – Texas

10/15/2025

FNCE 2025 in Nashville was a blast! 🤠
🤓Gained a ton of new knowledge to share with clients.
🤝Met some amazing dietitians!
🥰Hung out with the awesome .rd
And continued to collaborate with our team on bringing the best for our Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine members!

11/21/2024

Share these ideas with your favorite snack fiend! 😋
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These are some of my favorite snack ideas that have fiber, protein, and healthy fats to keep you full and lots of probiotic foods to keep your gut happy and healthy. ⁠
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Want more ideas for healthy snacks or meals? Comment with 🙌 below!⁠
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11/19/2024

[SAVE] this post for some TCM-inspired gut healthy meal ideas!⁠
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These are some of my favorite go-to meals that incorporate TCM foods, like goji, gingko nuts, and millet. As always, these meal ideas are balanced with protein, healthy fats, and fiber for balanced blood sugars, and prebiotics to feed our healthy gut bacteria. ⁠
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One of the key features of our program is personalization and one way is by trying to incorporate foods that can help bridge cultural gaps that might pop up with other meal plans. ⁠
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For a taste test, check out my 5 Steps to Reduce Gut Inflammation that includes 5 gut-healing recipes. Linkinbio. ⁠
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11/14/2024

Love food so much that your next meal is always on your mind? 😍⁠
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Here are some of my favorite gut healthy ideas for lunch and dinner! Balanced with fiber, protein, and healthy fats, these dishes also contain components to support a healthy gut microbiome! 💛⁠
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Meal plans incorporating these and more are just one benefit of our program. Want a taste test before committing? Download my 7-day gut healing meal plan linkinbio for more delicious gut healing recipes. ⁠
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11/07/2024

{SAVE} this post! ⁠
Swipe for some breakfast meal ideas that can help balance your blood sugars, feed your gut, and give your body a boost to start the day! 🌞
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Need more ideas and recipes? Go to my linkinbio to grab my 7-day gut healing meal plan!
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10/31/2024

Don't be haunted by gas, bloating, and abdominal discomfort. It's time to ditch these habits for optimal digestion and reduced feelings of post-meal discomfort.

👄Chew your food well. When we rush through meals, we don't take the time to chew our food and help our digestion by mechanically breaking down food and using enzymes in our saliva to jumpstart our digestion.

🗓️Multitasking through meals leads us to be less mindful at our meals which leads to not chewing well giving your digestive system more work to do.

🧘When we're stressed out, our body isn't able to "rest and digest" during meals, throwing off our digestion. Consider taking a few deep breaths before eating.

🛌Our bodies follow a circadian rhythm that follows the sun. Usually our bodies create less stomach acid later in the evening when the sun goes down as it's getting your body ready for bed. If you're eating after the sun goes down, consider lighter or smaller meals. If possible, eat your last meal when it's still light out or at least 3 hours before bed.

Which of these do you struggle with ghosting? Let me know how I can help. 👇

10/10/2024

First FNCE for the books! ✅️
🥰Met some new faces and saw some old ones!
👯🏻‍♀️Hung out with our team irl!
❤Got to share my passion for Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine with new members!
🧠Gained tons of knowledge about new food products, research, and practical applications for nutrition!

Can't wait to share what I've learned with my clients!

Thank you and Minneapolis for the fun times and good memories - already excited for FNCE 2025!🤠

09/24/2024

"Adding fiber has been a game-changer!" Recently, one of my clients came to me with extreme bloating - with zero pattern or known trigger for her painful and uncomfortable symptoms. Without even eliminating any foods, we just started with increasing her fiber intake. Just 1 week later and she no longer has extreme bloating and she's up to 25 g of fiber a day!👍

What most of us don't realize is that we're probably not getting enough fiber a day - at least 25-35g! Trying to get in 8g at every meal puts you close to 24g of fiber daily. It's important to get enough fiber because fiber helps brush and clean the gut, while providing lots of great prebiotics and food to your healthy gut bacteria. Your gut will love you for all the fiber you get! 😍

Need some suggestions? Use this handy-dandy guide to help you get your 25g of fiber per day!
Need more? Go grab my FREE 7-day gut healing meal plan with all the fiber and less of the planning.

08/30/2024

Don't for-gut to include these in your diet! 😋

Our gut microbiome is an intricate ecosystem made up of diverse species and groups of bacteria. The balance of these species plays a crucial role in determining whether we have a healthy gut or a dysbiotic one. A dysbiotic gut, where there is an imbalance, can lead to an overgrowth of opportunistic bacteria, causing issues like constipation, diarrhea, and bloating.

One significant group of bacteria in our gut microbiome is the Firmicutes. This phylum, or large class, comprises about 40% of our gut's bacterial population.
These bacteria are essential for maintaining gut health:
- they protect the gut from harmful microorganisms,
-have anti-inflammatory functions, and
- are linked to better mood, enhanced colon motility, and overall gut integrity.

Incorporating foods that nourish these beneficial bacteria can have a profound impact on your gut health.✨

Have you noticed any changes in your gut health after adjusting your diet? Whether you've experienced relief from digestive issues, improved mood, or other health benefits, we want to hear about it. Share your experiences or ask any questions you have about gut health below! 🔽

08/27/2024

Eating right isn't the only thing to supports your gut health! Including these daily practices can help improve digestion and support the gut-brain axis...

🪷Meditative and mindfulness activities help reduce stress, inflammation, and speaks to your gut to calm things down.

🎶Exercising the vagus nerve, or gut-brain superhighway, can help regulate stress by strengthening vagal tone. The more toned it is, the more it can support our digestion.

🦷Slowing down at meals and chewing your food well into an applesauce consistency will reduce the strain on your stomach and digestion when food reaches your stomach.

🏃‍♀️Daily exercise can help manage stress and get things moving.

Which of these are you working into your day?

08/20/2024

Your body is talking, are you listening?👂
Swipe through to see what your body is saying ▶️▶️

Looking back at your 💩can tell us so much about your overall health!

Be sure to save this for when you look back! 👀

08/16/2024

Are you having Olympics withdrawals? 🏅

We might not be Olympians but that doesn't mean we shouldn't take care of our bodies like one! 💪One of the 1st things I work on with my clients is getting enough fiber in their day.

They're always amazed by the results but also the challenge of getting enough fiber. Just when they think they have enough, they realize how little they've actually been getting - a scoop of psyllium husk powder a day ain't gonna cut it!

If you're not eating whole grains, legumes, 4 servings of veggies, or nuts, then you're probably missing out. We need 25-35 g of fiber per day. That's like 3-4 avocados or 7 cups of blueberries or 5 cups of quinoa a day! 🥑

Need help with getting fiber? Go to my link in bio and download my 7-day Gut Healing Meal Plan now!

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