Nourished Nest

02/03/2026

If your child only eats a small number of “safe” foods, refuses whole food groups, or becomes anxious at mealtimes, it may be more than picky eating.

ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) is a phobia-based eating difficulty. It’s not about bad behaviour or parenting, it’s often linked to sensory sensitivity, fear of new foods, or a past negative experience like choking or vomiting.

The good news? With the right approach, progress can be possible.

I support families by:
✨ Prioritising key nutrients first
✨ Protecting safe foods (no force, no pressure)
✨ Identifying triggers and sensory preferences
✨ Creating a gentle, structured desensitisation plan
✨ Building confidence around food, step by step

You don’t have to navigate this alone. I am happy to work alongside other therapists.

If this sounds like your child, book a free discovery call and let’s talk through what’s going on and how I can help.

📩 Send me a DM with the word “ARFID” or click the link in my bio to book.

04/02/2026

Supercharging family favourites 🤍

One of my favourite ways to support gut health is by upgrading meals we already love, winter comfort foods like bangers, mash and gravy.

For the gravy, I added mushrooms and leeks. Both are rich in prebiotic fibre, which feeds our beneficial gut bacteria. I also used homemade bone broth (shop-bought works too). Bone broth provides collagen and minerals that may support gut healing and digestion.

If your child struggles with lumpy gravy, you can simply blitz it smooth, all the goodness, none of the texture worries.

Beans are another brilliant source of fibre, but I know taste and texture can be tricky for some children. I added them into a rich, buttery mash and they went completely unnoticed. In fact, my family said it was the best mash I’ve ever made.

I served it with fibre-rich carrots and broccoli, but if your child avoids the veg, you can relax knowing there’s still plenty of fibre and nourishment hidden in the gravy and mash.

Small tweaks. Familiar foods. Big wins for gut health and mental wellbeing 🤍
Give it a try and let me know how you get on.

02/02/2026

Winter is when fibre often quietly disappears from our plates 🤍

More comfort foods, sweet treats and refined carbs can mean less fibre and that can show up as bloating, sluggish digestion, changes in mood and low energy.

Fibre feeds our gut microbiome, and the gut–brain connection plays a huge role in mental wellbeing, especially during the darker winter months.

My simple focus right now?
✨ One extra high-fibre plant food at every meal
No perfection. Just small, consistent changes.

From berries at breakfast, beans or lentils added to family favourites, wholemeal or alternative pastas, seeds in baking, and gentle fibre support when needed, it all adds up.

If your child is a selective eater or struggles with digestive issues, you’re not alone. I support families every day with practical, realistic ways to boost fibre, even when food feels tricky.

Feel free to get in touch if you’d like more ideas or support 🤍

27/01/2026

January has been all about catching up behind the scenes 🤍

From updating training (30 hours of CPD ✅), business planning, and self-assessment… to running a webinar for parents supporting children with SEND, postnatal groups, weaning workshops, welcoming new clients and checking in with existing families, it’s been a busy start to the year, which is exciting.

The Christmas holidays can sometimes set children back, more sweet treats, less protein/fibre/healthy fats, routine changes… and that can show up as bloating, gut issues, skin flare-ups or food anxiety.

That’s why my check-ins are so important, they give families a chance to pause, celebrate wins, adjust strategies and get back on track. These little blips? Totally normal, they’re a sign the programme is working.

This week I’ll be sharing my family’s mealtime goals for winter and how we focus on food to support mood and wellbeing.

✨ How is your January going with food and mealtimes?

23/01/2026

08/01/2026

The first week back after Christmas has been a gentle return to work.
Children back at school, routines slowly settling, and me easing myself back in too.

I joined postnatal group today, to talk about nutritionally supporting new mums through postnatal depletion.

I’ve gradually eased myself into work, I’ve been checking in with my clients. Most are busy parents juggling Christmas, children, work and everything in between. Many choose a 3 or 6 month programme so we can take the pressure off and gently work through mealtime challenges, gut issues, skin concerns or other symptoms, with time, space and full support along the way.

Regular check-ins, reassurance and a bit of hand-holding when needed 💛

During December, lots of families asked to pause and pick things up again in January. So today was all about helping them get back on track, booking check-ins, planning next steps and refocusing on their mealtime and health goals.

I’ve also had a wave of new enquiries from parents who’ve been thinking about getting support for a while… and then Christmas happened. Big meals, family gatherings and a few unwelcome comments can be the nudge that finally says, we need support. Often with the hope that next Christmas feels calmer, easier and more enjoyable around the table.

If that sounds like you, please do get in touch and book a discovery call.
I’m prioritising admin and appointments this week, but January is already starting to fill up