Nutrition for gut health
Nutrition plays an important role in supporting digestive health, gut function, and overall wellbeing. A balanced, nutrient-rich diet can provide the fiber, protein, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients your body needs while supporting a healthy gut microbiome and comfortable digestion.
As a Dietitian, I take a personalized approach to gut health nutrition, focusing on nourishing your body and supporting your individual digestive needs. Together, we can look at your current eating patterns, symptoms, lifestyle, and goals to create practical nutrition changes that feel sustainable and achievable.
Sheeri Jonnala MS RD LDN has teamed up with Tiny Health to provide gut microbiome testing and result interpretation.
Services
1:1 Nutrition Counseling
Group Programs
Meal Planning
Accepting Insurance
In-network with UHC and Aetna.
Cash pay accepted.
Location
Virtual visits
Sheeri Jonnala is a Dietitian located in Northern Virginia.
Accepting clients in AZ, CA, CO, HI, MD, MI, NJ, NY, TX & VA
How Nutrition Can Support Gut health
The role of a Dietitian
A Dietitian can help support your digestive health by identifying nutrition factors that may be contributing to symptoms and developing an eating pattern that promotes comfortable digestion and a healthy gut microbiome.
Sheeri Jonnala is a Dietitian located in Fairfax, VA, who provides personalized gut health nutrition guidance for concerns such as IBS, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, SIBO, food intolerances, and irregular bowel movements. Together, you can create practical nutrition strategies that support your individual digestive needs and goals.
Healthy gut microbiome
Nutrition plays an important role in supporting a healthy and diverse gut microbiome. A diet rich in a variety of plant foods, fiber, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, fruits, and vegetables provides prebiotic fibers that help nourish beneficial gut bacteria, while probiotic-rich foods such as yogurt, kefir, and fermented foods can provide beneficial microorganisms to support gut health.
Support digestion
Nutrition can support healthy digestion by providing adequate fiber, fluids, protein, and a variety of nutrient-dense foods to help keep the digestive system functioning well.
A Dietitian can help identify foods or eating patterns that may be contributing to digestive discomfort and develop personalized strategies to support more comfortable and regular digestion.
Regular bowel movements
Nutrition can support regular bowel movements by providing adequate fiber, fluids, and nutrient-rich foods that promote healthy digestive function.
A Dietitian can help you gradually increase fiber, incorporate a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and seeds, and develop personalized strategies to support comfortable and consistent bowel habits.
Nutrition for Different Needs
Irritable Bowel Disease
Support includes identifying trigger foods, meal planning, and using a Low FODMAP approach to help reduce bloating, pain, and changes in bowel habits.
Crohn's Disease
Support includes nutrition advice and meal planning to help during flares and support remission. A Dietitian will address nutrition needs, and support gut healing and overall well-being.
Celiac Disease
Support includes education on gluten-containing foods, understanding food labels, preventing cross-contamination, and choosing safe, nutritious alternatives.
A Dietitian will monitor nutritional status and may recommend appropriate supplements to address nutrient deficiencies.
GERD
Support includes reducing reflux and finding relief: prioritize limiting trigger foods and making lifestyle changes.
A Dietitian will monitor nutrient deficiencies from long term PPI use and need for supplementation.
Gut Testing
Tiny Health Gut Health Test
Tiny Health Gut Health Testing is a stool-based microbiome test that provides insight into the balance and diversity of microorganisms living in your gut. It can be helpful for individuals looking to better understand their gut health, digestive symptoms, and microbiome as part of a personalized nutrition approach.
As a Dietitian, I can help you interpret your results and develop practical nutrition strategies based on your individual needs and goals.
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