Nutrition Blog for Parents
Evidence-based nutrition advice for real family life, recipes, practical tips, and expert guidance from Louise Slope, BANT-registered nutritional therapist.
From picky eating and weaning to pregnancy nutrition and neurodivergent feeding challenges, you'll find honest, judgement-free support here.
Is ADHD and Autism Overdiagnosed? What the Government Review Really Means for Your Family
The headlines say overdiagnosis. The review says something more hopeful. Here's what it means for your family, and what you can do while you wait.
Food for Teenage Mood: High-Protein Recipes Teens Will Eat
Teenagers are drawn to quick carbs, and the foods they loved at eight are suddenly “not cool”. Here’s why protein, omega-3 and steady blood sugar matter for teenage mood, with trend-inspired recipes to get them eating it, without a battle.
Nourishing Brilliant Minds: How Food Supports Focus, Motivation and Calm
When parents book a call with me, they rarely start with food. They start with focus, meltdowns and homework battles. Here's how nourishing your child's brain helps it make dopamine, serotonin and GABA, with simple steps and a chocolatey brain-boost milkshake to try this week.
Why Your Child Won't Eat That: Understanding Sensory Eating and Food Textures in Children with ARFID
If your child pushes food away before it reaches their mouth, gags at unfamiliar textures, or will only eat the same five foods, this is not stubbornness and it is not your fault. BANT-registered nutritional therapist Louise Slope explains what is really happening in your child's brain, why chicken nuggets feel safer than strawberries, and what you can gently do to help.
When Holidays Feel Like a Minefield: Our ARFID Journey and Why I'm Talking About It Today
Today is ARFID Awareness Day and I want to share something I don't talk about often enough. Not as a nutritional therapist. As a mum. My son has undiagnosed ARFID. He has a limited number of accepted foods, and over the past ten years we have slowly, gently, and patiently expanded that list. We've lost some foods along the way too. Progress is never linear. Holidays, particularly abroad bring their own unique challenges for families living with ARFID and sensory food difficulties. In this post I share our story, explain what ARFID actually is, and why the right support makes all the difference. And yes, this May, at a French market, my son tried saucisson for the first time. Ten years in the making.
Staying Nourished in the Heat: A Guide for Pregnant and New Mums
If your appetite has gone, drinking water feels impossible, and you're wondering how you're supposed to keep going in this heat, this is for you. BANT-registered nutritional therapist Louise Slope shares practical, honest advice for pregnant and new mums navigating the UK heatwave.
Feeding Children in a Heatwave, Why They Won't Eat and What Actually Helps
UK heatwave and your child has barely touched their food? You are not alone and you are not doing anything wrong. Here's exactly what to feed children in extreme heat, how to keep them hydrated, and what to do if your child is already a picky eater.
Supercharged Porridge for Brain Power & Happier Mornings
Did you know adding an egg to porridge transforms it into a brain-boosting, mood-supporting breakfast? Here's why it works and three delicious variations your children will actually eat.
Nourishing Apple and Cinnamon Muffins for Gut and Immune Health
Discover these nourishing apple & cinnamon muffins made with chickpea flour, flaxseeds, and homegrown apples. A delicious autumn bake packed with fibre, antioxidants, and gut-loving nutrients to naturally support your family’s immune health.
Dyslexia and Nutrition: How I Support My Dyslexic Daughter's Brain With Food
Dyslexia runs in our family. It shows up differently in each of us, from reading and spelling challenges to incredible creativity and problem-solving. As a BANT-registered nutritional therapist and SEND mum, I've seen how nutrition can support the dyslexic brain. Here I share the key nutrients for focus, memory and learning, plus child-friendly food ideas for picky eaters.
Nutritious After-School Snacks to Reduce Hangry Meltdowns
The after-school hunger window is one of the trickiest parts of the day, especially with a picky eater who is tired, emotional, and not in the mood for anything new. Here are quick shop-bought combos, batch-cook ideas, and specific tips for picky eaters.
Simple, Nutritious Lunchbox Recipes Your Kids Will Love
Quick, balanced lunchbox recipes for kids! Try mini quiches, quinoa bites, roll-ups & more, easy to prep, protein-packed & picky-eater approved.
Quinoa and Lentil Salad
This vibrant quinoa and lentil salad isn’t just easy to throw together, it’s a nutritional powerhouse, during pregnancy and postnatal recovery. Packed with plant-based protein, fibre, iron, and healthy fats, it supports everything from hormone balance to gut health. With ingredients like walnuts, roasted veggies, dried fruit, and fresh herbs, it offers a delicious way to boost energy, aid tissue repair, and replenish vital nutrients.
Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Embracing Neurodiverse Strengths & Supporting Challenges with Nutrition
This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a global initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. It’s about recognizing the strengths of neurodivergent individuals while also ensuring they receive the right support to thrive.
Pancakes: The Secret Weapon for Picky Eaters
If your picky eater survives on white carbohydrates, these protein-packed oat pancakes could be a game changer. Louise Slope, BANT-registered nutritional therapist and mum to a picky eater, shares her family's go-to recipe — simple, freezer-friendly, dairy-free adaptable, and packed with the protein most selective eaters are missing.
Food and Mood, How Nutrition Affects Children's Emotional Health
Food and feelings are deeply connected especially during pregnancy, postnatal recovery, and childhood. Here's how the right nutrition can support mood, reduce anxiety, and help children manage their emotions more easily.
How Tryptophan-rich foods like Chicken, Improve Sleep & Mood
Did you know that the food your child eats can influence their mood and sleep? One key player in this process is tryptophan, an essential amino acid found in foods like chicken.
Quick & Easy Pad Thai
Pad thai is a quick and easy meal, packed with lots of flavour and nutritional goodness.
Containg egg, prawns, and chicken, edamame beans, providing high-quality protein, supporting growth, and repair.
Chicken Noodle Broth
Why not try my Chicken Bone Broth Noodle Bowl, packed with flavour and nutrients, full of immune-boosting ingredients like kale, edamame beans, baby corn, ginger, and garlic.
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