Food Sensitivities

Working with a food intolerance nutritionist

If certain foods leave you bloated, uncomfortable, tired or rushing to the bathroom, it is natural to want answers. Working with a food intolerance nutritionist can help if you suspect lactose, gluten, wheat or other food sensitivities, if you have been diagnosed with coeliac disease or a food allergy and need help eating well, or if you have cut out so many foods that mealtimes feel stressful.

It is important to know the difference between an allergy, coeliac disease and an intolerance. Food allergies and coeliac disease must be tested for and diagnosed by a doctor, and you should not stop eating gluten before coeliac testing. Once medical causes have been considered, I help you identify personal triggers in a structured, guided way. Any elimination is short-term, followed by careful reintroduction, so your diet stays as varied and nourishing as possible. Your plan uses familiar South Asian and Middle Eastern foods, and I work alongside your doctor, allergist or gastroenterologist.

What your plan includes

• A detailed review of your symptoms, diet, medical history and any test results
• A structured food and symptom diary to look for patterns
• Clear guidance on what needs medical testing before dietary changes
• Where appropriate, a short-term, guided elimination followed by step-by-step reintroduction
• Nutritionally complete meal plans that replace any foods you need to avoid
• Practical help with label reading, eating out and hidden ingredients
• Ongoing WhatsApp support during the elimination and reintroduction stages

What to expect

Your first consultation takes place by video call or WhatsApp. Before it, you complete a short questionnaire and, ideally, a few days of food diary, and share any recent blood tests. We talk through your symptoms and history, check whether any medical testing is needed first, and agree on a clear plan.

Throughout the process we make sure your meals still provide enough protein, calcium, fibre and other key nutrients. If you already avoid several foods, we look at whether those restrictions are still needed and, where it is safe, plan how to bring foods back. If you have a diagnosed allergy, any reintroduction is only done on your doctor’s advice. Follow-ups are usually every two to four weeks. A guided elimination is typically short, often a few weeks, followed by gradual reintroduction over several more. Progress varies, and the aim is to find the least restrictive diet that keeps you comfortable.

Support is available as a one-month Starter package, a three-month Transform package or a six-month Complete Care package, so you can choose the level of follow-up that suits you. You can compare what each includes on our custom diet plans page, and I am happy to help you decide during your discovery call.

Common questions

What is the difference between a food allergy and an intolerance?

A food allergy involves the immune system and can cause serious reactions, so it must be diagnosed and managed by a doctor. An intolerance usually causes digestive symptoms and is not life-threatening, but it can still affect your quality of life.

Do you offer food intolerance testing?

I do not offer intolerance tests. Allergy and coeliac testing should be arranged by your doctor. I use a structured diary and a short-term, guided elimination and reintroduction process to identify personal triggers.

Will I have to avoid foods forever?

Not necessarily. Many people find they can tolerate some trigger foods in smaller amounts. Reintroduction helps us find your personal limits, so your diet stays as varied as possible.

Is it online only?

Yes, all consultations take place by video call or WhatsApp. You can join from Dubai, the UAE, Pakistan or anywhere in the world.

To learn more, read our guides to food allergies, coeliac disease and the causes of bloating.

Ready to start? Message me on WhatsApp +971 54 448 6145 to book your consultation, or if you would like to talk things through first, arrange a free 15-minute discovery call and book online.