Low FODMAP Diet Seminar Series Is A HUGE Success!
Posted on June 07, 2017
FODMAP Friendly Hit Sydney & Brisbane In Ground-Breaking Seminar Series!
Our first EVER Low FODMAP Diet Seminar Series kicked off in Sydney, followed by Brisbane!
These 2 educational seminars were ground-breaking events for Fodmappers & Healthcare Professionals alike.
Read on to fill yourselves in on what Fodmappers, Healthcare Practitioners, volunteers, nutrition & dietetic students, and all our wonderful speakers got up to at
The University of Western Sydney and The University of Queensland!
PRESENTING:
Our Event Speakers
Professor Martin Weltman,
Gastroenterologist & Hepatalogist (Sydney).
Dr James Daveson, Gastroenterologist
(Brisbane).
Joanna Baker, Accredited Practising Dietitian, Accredited Nutritionist, Registered Nurse, Everyday Nutrition, FODMAP Friendly.
Dr Glenda Bishop, Registered Nutritionist and Neuroscientist, A Less Irritable Life.
Shaynie Ashkenazi, Associate Nutritionist, Business Development & Marketing Manager, FODMAP Friendly.
Alana Scott, A Little Bit Yummy.
Chloe McLeod, Accredited Practising Dietitian, The FODMAP Challenge.
Atlanta Miall, Accredited Practising Dietitian,
Accredited Sports Dietitian, Accredited
Nutritionist, FODMAP Nutrition & Dietetics.
Sarah Fimmel, Registered Nurse, Stream Diagnostics.
Our educational events!
Every FODMAP expert and IBS specialist presented highly relevant & informative talks.
In session 1, speakers presented to those with IBS following a low FODMAP diet.
In session 2, speakers presented to Healthcare Professionals.
In both sessions, the latest research, practice-based nutrition, and practical FODMAP Friendly food & product substitutions were discussed, teaching us to eat & shop with confidence!
The Seminar Series kick off at UWS!
Followed by a repeat of the Seminar Series at UQ!
Speakers’ presentations!
Prof. Martin Weltman discusses medical diagnosis of IBS, clinical symptomatology and treatment options.
Dr. James Daveson discusses the intestinal morphology and histopathology of Coeliac’s Disease versus Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Joanna Baker (APD) discusses elimination on the low FODMAP diet.
Dr. Glenda Bishop discusses practical low FODMAP swaps while following a low FODMAP diet.
Shaynie Ashkenazi discusses the importance of independent FODMAP laboratory testing, via Dairy Technical Services (DTS) Food Laboratories.
Alana Scott discusses practical travel tips while following a low FODMAP diet.
Sarah Fimmel discusses the importance of hydrogen & methane breath testing and diagnostic measures for SIBO.
Our amazing goodie bags!
Each attendee to each session received a MASSIVE goodie bag, loaded with FODMAP Friendly certified products, including 1 from each range from FODMAPPED for you!, Alpine Breads, Kez’s Kitchen, Simply Wize, Liddells, Cobram Estate, Food for Health, TrueSelf Foods, Golden Days, Neptune Bio-Innovations, The FODMAP Friendly Tea Co., Naturally Good Products, Mamee and Leggo’s!
It was so valuable engaging nutrition & dietetic students in the FODMAP and IBS fields, at both UWS and at UQ.
Our wonderful event sponsors!
FODMAPPED for you!
FODMAPPED for you! presented their huge range of pasta sauces, simmer sauces, curries, soups & stocks
Lewis & Son
Attendees thoroughly enjoyed the delicious charcuterie provisions by Lewis & Son. Samples of FODMAP Friendly certified salami, kabana and parieser were an absolute treat while listening to our event speakers. Thanks Lewis & Son!
The Lewis & Son team were proud to sponsor the Seminar Series.
Many attendees expressed interest in FODMAP Friendly certified charcuterie stockists.
Kez’s Kitchen
Our volunteers loved the Kez’s Kitchen Melting Moments!
The Kez’s Kitchen Sponsor Table showcased the FREE range, including all FODMAP Friendly certified biscuits & cereals.
So many bikkies!
Alpine Breads
It was a pleasure to have Andrew Bertalli of Alpine Breads come up to Sydney with us to showcase his delicious FODMAP Friendly certified bread varieties.
The Spelt & Sprouted Grains, Sour Rye Sourdough and Spelt & Barley loaves were available to take home!
Simply Wize
The Simply Wize Sponsor Table at The University of Western Sydney was vibrant and exciting!
Our UQ volunteers loved the Simply Wize Poppy Seed & Sea Salt Deli Wafers!
A sample of products from each FODMAP Friendly certified manufacturer
Low FODMAP morning & afternoon tea!
A huge selection of Kez’s Kitchen’s FREE Melting Moments, Simply Wize Choc’o Biscuits, and Liddells Lactose Free Full Cream and Low Fat Milks were available for attendees to enjoy.
It was such a relief knowing that all provisions were FODMAP Friendly certified, so everybody could snack with confidence!
At UQ, morning and afternoon teas were a highlight!
Attendees could also drink with confidence, knowing the milk used was lactose free! Thanks a heap, Liddells!
We always make sure there’s plenty to go round’!
A HUGE thank you to all our event sponsors!
…and to our event supporters!
Proudly supporting you to..
Eat with Confidence!
