Kate Hilton RD, BSc
Lead Dietitian and Head of Dietetics
Kate is a Registered Dietitian who graduated with 1st class honours from the University of Surrey in 2020.
She has worked within both the NHS and on a private and freelance basis, founding Diets Debunked in 2021, alongside working with Harley Street and Staines firm Dietitian Fit & Co since 2022.
She primarily specialises in diabetes and gastrointestinal disorders and has helped hundreds of clients improve their gastrointestinal conditions over the past year.
She is FODMAP trained by Monash University, the leading researcher into the low FODMAP diet, and is registered with The British Dietetic Association and Health & Care Professionals Council.
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I became a dietitian with one goal in mind; to help people improve their health and wellbeing in a sustainable way, with as much support as they need to achieve their goals. I have helped hundreds of clients lose weight, improve their diabetes, lower their blood pressure and reduce their IBS symptoms, among many other conditions.
Clinical Expertise and services
- Online
- Telephone
- Intolerances
- Acid reflux
- Bloating/gas
- Gut imbalance (dysbiosis)
- Digestion
- Constipation
- Pain/discomfort
- Assessments for other clinical conditions which may be mistaken for IBS
- Gut microbiome health test
- Initial first-line elimination approach
- Guidance and support through the low FODMAP diet
- Pre/probiotic recommendations
- Fibre manipulation
- Assessment of current diet
- Introduction and maintenance of elimination diet
- Reintroduction and identification of dietary triggers
- Pre-diabetes
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Type 3c diabetes
- Management of hypertension
- Management of high cholesterol
- Management of heart disease
Articles by Kate
Is your gut microbiome triggering your IBS symptoms?
A recent study has given valuable insights into the complicated relationship between the gut microbiome and IBS, suggesting that gut dysbiosis, an imbalance of bacteria within the gut, may influen...
Probiotics vs. Prebiotics: What is the difference?
Our gut plays a leading role in our overall health, from assisting our body with digestion and weight management to boosting our immune system and mental health. The use of probiotics and prebioti...
Best foods for gut health and why they help
What are the best foods for gut health? Type of food Examples Why they help Fermented foods Yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, miso, tempeh, kombucha These foods are rich in probiotics, inc...
Our gut health is at the forefront of our overall health and well-being. It affects everything from digestive function, immunity, mental health, and our risk of developing chronic diseases. Identi...
What is an unhealthy gut? An unhealthy gut is where the balance between good and bad bacteria within the gastrointestinal tract is disrupted, causing an imbalance we call gut dysbiosis. An unhealt...
Gut bacteria and why they're important
What is gut bacteria? Our gut is home to thousands of different types of species of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Some species are vital for our digestive system, nutrient ab...