Well… this year I will be somewhat of a road warrior…
I have a bunch of upcoming talks and presentations on various digestive health topics around the US in 2013. …And the number one topic, of course, is the low FODMAP diet.
This diet that has been life changing for many of my clients and its popularity is gaining momentum here in the US. I am happy to be spreading the word!
This biggest issue I am finding with the diet is that there are too few registered dietitians in the US that know how to implement the diet. Don’t get me wrong, there are many that are doing a great job…but still, not enough dietitians compared to the millions that suffer with digestive woes such as IBS.
My colleague, Patsy Catsos and I have teamed up to provide 3 upcoming FODMAPs workshops for dietitians…
- March 15, 2013 in Laurel, Maryland
- April 5, 2013 in Bridgeport, Connecticut
- September 26, 2013 in Arlington Heights, Illinois
So…for all you dietitians that happen to be checking in on my blog, MAYBE its time you signed up! Or at least kindly spread the word! Click here to download registration form!
Why attend a workshop when I can find the lists on line? The FODMAP workshop reviews the whys, how, what, where and whens about FODMAPs-details about the pathophysiology of the gut, a look at potential role of the low FODMAP diet outside IBS, a review of what ingredients are allowable, menu planning, case management, and even tips for marketing your GI nutrition practice.
So…Hope to meet you at one of our upcoming programs!
Other news…
In Living Without magazine, just published a great review of the low FODMAP diet and generously granted permission for the article to be reprinted on my site! So…if you are interested! Click here to access the Living Without FODMAP article
Sue Shepherd was interviewed, along with Melinda Dennis from Boston’s, BIDMC Celiac Center, and I {grin!} was interviewed too!
In the article, I talk about how life changing the diet can be for many!
I was also featured in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Blog last week too…writing about, guess? Yup, FODMAPs again. This is a great blog spot written by various dietitians! Want to see this FODMAPs article, link here!
I do keep busy! 😉
Hope you are keeping busy, productive but most of all well-balanced and happy!
elise
congrats on the article!! im loving how more people are learning about fodmaps. and its all thanks to people like you, with the workshops, and such. keep busy! the more info, the better 🙂
katescarlata
Thanks Elise…you are so sweet. And yes, it is so nice to see the FODMAP diet s-l-o-w-l-y spreading. And, let’s not forget you have a nice following yourself…and many fab recipes to share…so keep ’em coming! 😉
Leslie
I have never been so excited to attend a workshop! I can’t wait to learn from someone so knowledgeable on the topic. Thank you for offering it!
katescarlata
Awww…thanks Leslie! Glad to hear that and look forward to meeting you. 😉
bobnnie
I would like to have to living. Without but cant find it. Can you tell me were to get it. Thank. You
katescarlata
Whole Foods has Living Without Magazine and I believe you can purchase on line. If you go to my current post you can actually print out or view the Living Without FODMAP article. I was able to get permission for reprinting it on my site from Livingwithout.com. 🙂 This post can be found here–>
http://blog.katescarlata.com/2013/01/15/dietitian-fodmap-workshops-2013/
Leslie
The following link will take you directly to retailers in your area that carry the magazine. I just picked mine up last night at Stop and Shop. Can’t wait to read it! http://www.livingwithout.com/retailers/
katescarlata
thanks Leslie, for sharing the livingwithout link! 🙂
Ann Baker
Hi – I would like to attend your workshop but am not a RD – I am a nurse,MPH who is starting a health education/wellness practice. Is that OK?f
katescarlata
Ann, Thanks for inquiring. Right now the workshop is geared toward the role of the registered dietitian and due to the limited registration space we have decided for this year to keep it RDs only… BUT, I hope that next year we will do an all inclusive larger workshop for individuals doing the diet as well as include all practitioners.
Ann Baker
Ok- I understand. Keep me posted for future events. The fodmap diet combined with excluding foods high in fermentation potential (bananas, sweet potatoes, etc) finally helped me. Are you familiar with Norm Robillards work of the Digestive Health Inst? It was only after using his recommendations in combination with fodmaps that I finally got better.
thanks for all you work on this –
Ann
katescarlata
Will definitely keep you posted on future events, Ann. And thanks for shring the info on the Digestive Health Institute…I will check it out.
best to you!
Nina
Hi Kate,
Thank you so much for all the wonderful work you do!
I’m in Australia, and obviously not able to attend the workshops, but wondered – is there the chance of it being videoed, and available online at some future point?
Thanks!
Nina
katescarlata
Nina, We have thought about videoing our workshop….but it really has a big hands on working component so may not be suitable to film. Monash Uni has a great dietitian’s workshop on FODMAPs–I know it’s a big country 😉 but perhaps you could attend the program in Melbourne! I traveled from Boston–all 20 plus hours in a plane…to learn about FODMAPs from the Monash group! Here is a link about FODMAP resources and classes at Monash: http://med.monash.edu.au/cecs/gastro/