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Dietitian Ellen

Ellen Smartt is a Digestive Health Dietitian who provides education to support Digestive Health.

02/22/2026

If you’ve been diagnosed with IBS but nothing seems to work, there may be a reason.
Many cases of SIBO are misdiagnosed as IBS because IBS is a symptom-based label—not a root-cause diagnosis.

When bacterial overgrowth is present, strategies like probiotics, fiber, or even low-FODMAP eating can offer short-term relief but fail to resolve the issue long-term. That’s because the real problem, bacteria in the wrong place, is never addressed.

SIBO often shows up as:
• daily or worsening bloating
• symptoms shortly after eating
• feeling worse with probiotics or fiber
• mixed or shifting bowel patterns

IBS isn’t the end of the story but often the starting point of your journey.

If you’re tired of managing symptoms and want answers,
👉 schedule a clarity call at the link in my bio

02/19/2026

If you’re dealing with bloating, snacks can either support digestion or make symptoms worse.

It is important to snack smartly because timing of snacks matters too!

These are some of my go-to bloat-friendly options that balance fiber, protein, and fats without overwhelming the gut:

✨ Chia pudding – soaked chia provides gentle fiber that supports bowel regularity without fermentation
✨ Rice cakes + peanut butter – low-FODMAP carbs paired with fat for steady blood sugar
✨ 88 Acres bars – simple ingredients, seed-based, and easier to digest than many “protein” bars
✨ SMASH Foods snack bites – minimal ingredients, no gut-disrupting fillers
✨ Hard-boiled eggs + kiwi + almonds – protein + enzymes + fats to support digestion and satiety

When bloating is present, simplicity matters.
Less ingredients. Better digestion. Happier gut.

Save this for your next snack break 🤍

02/15/2026

If probiotics aren’t helping, or are making symptoms worse, your gut isn’t broken you just are not giving it what it needs.

With conditions like SIBO or dysbiosis, bacteria are in the wrong place. Adding more bacteria without knowing what’s already there can increase bloating, gas, and discomfort.

That’s where the power of testing can be so beneficial!

Using functional testing like the GI-MAP, we can see what’s actually happening inside your gut:
• pathogenic bacteria
• H. pylori
• parasites & opportunistic microbes
• inflammation & immune activation
• digestive capacity (enzymes, stomach acid support)
• beneficial bacteria balance

This allows us to stop throwing random supplements at symptoms and instead follow a root-cause, step-by-step approach:
✨ remove what doesn’t belong
✨ repair digestion & the gut lining
✨ rebalance bacteria strategically
✨ rebuild long-term resilience

If you’re tired of trial-and-error and ready for answers,
👉 schedule a clarity call at the link in my bio

02/12/2026

A little Valentine’s sweetness that loves your gut too 💘

Sweet potato brownies are a great intentional swap to cure your sweet tooth and feed your gut some beneficial nutrients.

Sweet potatoes are rich in fiber and polyphenols that help feed beneficial gut bacteria and support blood sugar balance, which means fewer crashes and cravings. They’re also gentle on digestion compared to refined flours and sugars.

Cocoa is packed with antioxidants and prebiotic compounds that support microbial diversity and reduce gut inflammation.

Make sure you save this post for your Valentine's Day sweet treat!

02/09/2026

You can eat all the “right” foods and still feel bloated, inflamed, or exhausted.

That’s because healthy isn’t universal.
Some foods are only supportive when your gut, hormones, and blood sugar are balanced—otherwise they can quietly work against you.

These foods aren’t bad.
They’re just not always right for your body, right now.

If you’re doing everything “right” but still struggling with:
• bloating
• fatigue
• stubborn weight
• hormone symptoms

👉 it’s time to stop guessing and get personalized!

📞 Schedule a clarity call at the link in my bio to get support!

02/05/2026

Your gut doesn’t start by yelling.
It whispers.

Through low energy, poor stress tolerance, mood changes, skin flare-ups, irregular cycles, or that sense that something feels “off” but hard to explain.

These aren’t signs your body is broken.

They’re signs your body has been adapting often to stress, under-fueling, over-doing, or long-term depletion.

Healing isn’t about pushing harder or restricting more.
It starts with listening, nourishing, and creating safety in the body 🤍

If your body has been trying to get your attention, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

✨ Schedule a clarity call at the link in my bio to explore what support could look like for you.

02/02/2026

Bloating isn’t the only sign your gut is struggling.

Skin flare-ups, brain fog, anxiety, fatigue, new food sensitivities, hormone imbalances, or stubborn inflammation are often early signals that your gut is out of balance—even explaining symptoms you’d never think were “digestive.”

Your gut plays a role in nutrient absorption, hormone clearance, immune function, and neurotransmitter production. So when it’s not supported properly, symptoms can show up anywhere in the body.

And just because labs come back “normal” doesn’t mean your body feels normal.

These subtle signs are your body’s way of asking for support—not something to ignore or push through 🤍
Listening early can help prevent bigger issues down the road.

✨ If this resonated, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Schedule a clarity call at the link in my bio to talk through your symptoms and see what support could look like for you.

01/27/2026

Minerals are required for energy production, digestion, fluid balance, nervous system regulation, and hormone signaling, so when they run low, your entire body feels it.

If you’re feeling tired, bloated, lightheaded, or “off,” jumping straight to supplements usually isn’t the answer.

Mineral support starts with the basics:
• Eating enough
• Balanced meals
• Intentional hydration
• Supporting digestion
• Reducing stress-related losses

✨ Functional nutrition focuses on rebuilding the foundation, not chasing symptoms.

If you want an easy, structured way to start supporting your minerals without restriction or overwhelm, I created my Post-Holiday Reset Meal Plan with mineral-rich, gut-supportive meals designed to help you feel more energized, lighter, and more regular.

👉 Download the Post-Holiday Reset Meal Plan at the link in my bio!

01/25/2026

Feeling tired, bloated, puffy, or off after the holidays?
It might not be the food, it could be depleted minerals.

Stress, travel, sugar, alcohol, late nights, under-eating, and gut symptoms all burn through minerals like magnesium, potassium, sodium, and calcium. When those run low, energy dips, digestion slows, and bloating shows up.

✨ A true reset isn’t about cutting more foods — it’s about rebuilding what your body needs.

That’s exactly why I created my Post-Holiday Reset Meal Plan:
✔ Mineral-rich, gut-supportive meals
✔ Balanced blood sugar + energy
✔ Gentle on digestion (no extremes)
✔ Designed to help you feel lighter, clearer, and more regular

👉 Download the Post-Holiday Reset Meal Plan at the link in my bio

Share with someone who needs a reset that actually supports their body!

01/21/2026

Cold + flu season isn’t always about “boosting” your immune system but about supporting it.

Your immune system depends on:
• Adequate nourishment
• A resilient gut microbiome
• Balanced blood sugar
• Sufficient minerals + micronutrients
• Rested nervous system

When you undereat, overtrain, rely on supplements alone, or ignore digestion, immune resilience drops — even if you’re “doing all the healthy things.”

✨ Functional nutrition looks at the why, not just the symptom.

Support your body consistently and it knows how to protect you.

Share with someone who’s always sick this time of year!

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01/16/2026

Feeling more constipated in the winter isn’t random ❄️

Cold weather can slow gut motility, hydration often drops, movement decreases, and stress goes up — all things that tell your gut to slow down.

Add in fewer fruits + veggies and more comfort foods, and constipation becomes a common (but fixable) winter symptom.

✨ The good news?
Your gut responds quickly to warm foods, gentle fiber, hydration, minerals, and consistent meals! No detoxes or extremes required.

If you’re feeling off after the holidays and want digestion to feel regular, lighter, and supported, I created a Post-Holiday Reset Meal Plan designed to:
✔ Support bowel regularity
✔ Reduce bloating
✔ Be gentle on sensitive guts
✔ Nourish without restriction

👉 Download the Post-Holiday Reset Meal Plan at the link in my bio

01/14/2026

Trying to heal your gut but still feeling bloated, tired, or uncomfortable? You might be making one of these super common mistakes 😬👇

❌ Jumping into extreme elimination diets
❌ Taking random probiotics or supplements
❌ Ignoring low stomach acid and digestion
❌ Overlooking stress + cortisol
❌ Expecting results to happen overnight

Gut healing isn’t about doing everything… it’s about doing the right things in the right order.

When you focus on foundations; nourishing meals, minerals, digestion support, blood sugar balance, stress regulation — your gut responds so much faster. 💛

Ready to get the guidance you have been missing? Head to the link in my bio to schedule your FREE strategy call!

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16880 Myers Lake Avenue NE
Sand Lake, MI
49343

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+17349723238

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https://atthetablenuco.com/

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