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Anni Summers RD

Registered Dietitian (RD) and Gut Health Specialist guiding you on your journey to better health.

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered Dietitian (RD) specialising in Gastroenterology, passionate about personalised nutrition and individualised healthcare. Supporting clients presenting with a wide range of gut symptoms. Special interest in functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Member of the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) and European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation (ECCO). Kings College London FODMAP trained, Accredited British Dietetic Association (BDA) Work Ready Dietitian.

03/11/2025

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 💬 | 𝟯–𝟳 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
This year’s theme — 𝘖𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘦 𝘞𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘤 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 — highlights how supportive workplace cultures benefit both people and performance.

Stress doesn’t just affect how we think. It can also influence digestion, appetite, and gut comfort. When stress levels rise, symptoms like bloating or urgency can follow.

The International Stress Management Association’s 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 steps apply here too:
✅ 𝗣𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 — regular meals and gentle movement help your gut stay settled.
✅ 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝗸𝘀 — manageable goals reduce the pressure your body feels.
✅ 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱 — breathing or relaxation can ease gut sensitivity.
✅ 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 — positive interactions help calm the nervous system.
✅ 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 — enjoyment supports overall balance, including gut function.

Taking small steps to manage stress supports both wellbeing and digestion. 💚

International Stress Management Association/Founder of Stress Awareness Day

01/11/2025

𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 — 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 👨🏻‍🦱💙

From mental wellbeing to early cancer detection, small check-ins and honest conversations can save lives. It’s about looking out for one another, encouraging routine checks, and breaking the silence that too often surrounds men’s health.

If you can, start a conversation this month — with a colleague, partner, friend, or family member. Sometimes the simplest “How are you, really?” can make the biggest difference.

Movember UK

22/10/2025

🔍𝗜𝗕𝗦 𝘃𝘀. 𝗜𝗕𝗗: 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀🔍

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) are often confused but are very different conditions:
🔸 𝗜𝗕𝗦: A functional disorder that doesn’t cause visible inflammation.
🔸 𝗜𝗕𝗗: Includes Crohn's and Colitis, with inflammation and structural damage.
🔸 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Understanding the key differences helps with effective management.

Read my blog to gain clarity and take the right steps toward managing your condition.
📖 Read More: https://annisummers.com/key-differences-between-ibs-and-ibd-understanding-and-managing-both/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-post-annisummersrd&utm_campaign=social-traffic

18/10/2025

Today marks World Menopause Day 2025 — and this year’s theme is all about 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵.

When hormones shift, your gut feels it too. Oestrogen helps regulate gut motility, microbial balance and even how we handle stress — so it’s no surprise that bloating, constipation or sudden urgency can flare during midlife.

The International Menopause Society highlights healthy eating as one of the most powerful tools we have. Diets rich in plants, fibre, and minimally processed foods can calm inflammation, support microbial diversity and steady energy and mood.

Small shifts make a real difference:
• Build meals around whole foods, vegetables, pulses and grains
• Add variety — your microbes love diversity
• Limit ultra-processed snacks and sugary drinks that disrupt balance
• Keep hydrated, move regularly, and protect your sleep

Menopause isn’t a disorder — it’s a transition your gut and body can adapt to with the right support.

International Menopause Society

06/10/2025

This focuses on Flex for All. For people managing gut symptoms, flexibility at work can help by: 🌱

- Allowing regular, unhurried meals

- Making space for short breaks as and when needed

- Reducing stress that can trigger gut symptoms

Small changes in how we work can make a big difference. 💻🧠

24/09/2025

💻𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗜𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀💻

Online dietetic consultations are convenient and effective. Here’s what you can expect:
💬 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Share your health concerns and goals during an in-depth consultation.
📋 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻: Receive a personalised nutritional strategy based on your needs.
📅 𝗢𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: Benefit from follow-ups to keep you on track.

Access expert advice from the comfort of your home.
👉 Learn More: https://annisummers.com/what-to-expect/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-post-annisummersrd&utm_campaign=social-traffic

01/09/2025

𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 🌱
A reminder of the connection between soil, food, and health 🌱

You don’t need to change everything.
But it’s a good time to notice what’s in season, what’s grown nearby, and how it gets to your plate 🍽️

Fresh, local food — always worth celebrating 🌍
Want to know more about how organic food relates to gut health?
👉 Check out my blog post:
🔗 https://annisummers.com/the-benefits-of-organic-food-for-gut-health/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-post-annisummersrd&utm_campaign=social-traffic
Soil Association

28/08/2025

I need your ideas please 💡

As a Gut Health Specialist Dietitian, I’m always looking for ways to help my clients get the support they are asking for. I want to create something new that will help you achieve relief from your gut-related symptoms.

To tailor this to meet your needs, I want to ask you just ONE important question:
👉 "What is the ONE thing you need help with the most right now as it relates to food & your gut symptoms?"

💬 Please DM me.

Your input means a lot – thank you 🙏

20/08/2025

🤔𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀?🤔

Food intolerances can trigger symptoms like bloating, gas, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, or constipation, as well as non-digestive issues like headaches or migraines. These symptoms can appear hours or even days after eating the problematic food, making triggers difficult to identify. Removing foods without professional guidance risks unnecessary restrictions, nutrient deficiencies, or missed diagnoses.

A Gastroenterology Dietitian can help uncover specific triggers using evidence-based approaches, ensuring your diet remains safe, balanced, and enjoyable. Professional guidance makes all the difference in managing symptoms effectively and confidently.

🌟 Learn More: https://annisummers.com/food-intolerances-vs-food-allergies/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-post-annisummersrd&utm_campaign=social-traffic

01/08/2025

💚 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 💚

Gastroparesis is a gut condition that slows down how quickly food leaves your stomach — which can leave you feeling bloated, nauseated, or painfully full after just a few bites.

🔍 Common symptoms include:

Feeling full quickly
Stomach discomfort
Nausea, vomiting, or reflux
Bloating or unintentional weight loss
It’s often misunderstood — and misdiagnosed — but it’s real, and it can have a big impact on daily life.

If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. The right support can make eating feel more manageable again 💬

🩺 You don’t need to follow rigid food rules — what matters most is what your body can tolerate.

Guts UK Charity IFFGD

23/07/2025

🌾𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵🌾
Eating a variety of fibre-rich foods is a simple yet powerful way to support your gut. A diverse diet not only enriches your gut microbiome by encouraging a range of beneficial bacteria, but it also helps your gut stay resilient and ensures your body gets the nutrients it needs.

Fibre-rich options like oats, root vegetables and berries are gentle on digestion and a great way to add variety to your meals. By including a range of these foods, you can create a balanced diet that keeps your gut happy and healthy. 🌱

📖 Read my Blog to learn more: https://annisummers.com/gut-health-with-dietary-diversity/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-post-annisummersrd&utm_campaign=social-traffic

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