Nicola Hodges Nutrition

06/05/2026

1.Your immune system is made from protein

2. You need to build muscle for autoimmune disease- that needs protein.

3. You need to balance your blood sugar for autoimmunity- that’s much more achievable with animal protein,

4. Your s*x hormones and mood need supporting - you know what I’m going to say!

When you’re in the ditch, you need help getting out of it- the more nutrient dense food the better.

02/05/2026

Non coeliac gluten sensitivity is real, and no, you don’t necessarily need gut symptoms. I never get gut symptoms from gluten but I do have three autoimmune diseases and skin issues like this!

Many of us with gluten sensitivity and food reactivity in general carry a set of genes- HLA DQ genotypes, which makes reactions like these more likely. You don’t need a genetic test to prove it though, just tune into how foods make you feel and if you have a flare of symptoms when you eat them.

Nutritionists are human too and they often like cake and bread and succumb occasionally!

Shame it doesn’t like me!

21/03/2026

My new mantra when managing rheumatoid arthritis. 😅

15/03/2026

I recommend directing efforts to nutrient density, getting strong and building your resilience instead!

10/03/2026

Supporting autoimmunity, thyroid disease and gut health is what I love! 👌❤️

02/03/2026

Years ago I made a few changes!

The lack of animal protein- fixed
The punishing HIIT/cardio exercises - stopped
The trying to please the wrong people- stopped
Time in nature- hugely increased

13/02/2026

The usual culprits aren’t that they ate something they were trying to avoid like gluten or sugar! It’s usually one of these:

1. Didn’t consistently eat enough quality protein.
2. Trained twice as hard as I recommended.
3. Got stressed due to lack of good boundaries or a drive for perfection.

07/02/2026

No pizza’s were harmed in the making of this reel. 🫣😃

The good news is, there are so many great gf options now for the occasional pizza, bread,pasta or cake and real Whole food are naturally gluten free. 🙌💪🤩👌❤️

30/01/2026

Nutrition and lifestyle can help to calm the rollercoaster!

Or at least how you feel in the luteal part!!

24/01/2026

True story! My Hashimoto’s is in remission now and so are many of my clients. Even if remission isn’t possible as the disease is advanced, an improvement in symptoms is still a realistic goal with nutrition and lifestyle interventions.

17/01/2026