My Areas of Expertise
There are many reasons why parents may seek the aid of a child nutritionist, below are some topics I specialist in:
Nutrition in the Womb
A mothers diet and nutrient stores are the only source of nutrition for a developing baby, so it is critical that women get the nutritious food they need before and during pregnancy.
Weaning
A baby's first taste experiences can set them up for a great relationship with food. I offer advice, recipes and resources to ensure the foundations are made for good dietary habits.
Food Allergies and Intolerances
Although I cannot offer a formal diagnosis, I can help with identifying possible food allergies or intolerances. Furthermore, I can assist with ensuring safe sources of the nutrients, that the child no longer gets from their problem foods, are replaced elsewhere in their diet.
'Picky'/'Fussy' Eaters
Strategies to help children embrace diverse foods and overcome selective eating. When children refuse foods frequently, or only eat a limited range of foods, they often do not get the required nutrients needed for their body, which can cause other problems for them now or later in life. I can help with methods to hopefully widen your child's pallet, increase their vitamin and mineral intake through an array of foods, and offer healthy recipe alternatives of your child's safe foods.
Weight Management
It is important that any weight concerns be detected and managed early on to prevent children from carrying these issues into teenage years and adulthood.
Benefits of Superfoods
These are foods rich in vitamins and minerals, that can help ward off diseases and boost our overall health.
Creating Healthy Habits
There are different ways of ensuring your children learn and adapt to healthy eating habits. Doing this as early as possible will ensure their attitudes to food are as healthy and positive as possible, so as they get older, they can make their own decisions around food and nutrition to aid their growing brains and bodies for the future.
Reducing Ultra Processed Foods
Reducing UPF intake benefits everybody, for many reasons. Eating natural foods as much as possible is the way to go. I can help you and your whole family onto this path, if it is something you are interested in.