Whole Body Nutrition

Whole Body Nutrition Whole Body Nutrition is a Neuro-affirming, trauma informed clinical practice that values and honors lived experience.

Hi, I’m Margo (she/her); proudly neurodivergent, mother of two, Accredited Clinical Nutritionist and founder of Whole Body Nutrition.

05/02/2026

*Eating is one of the most sensory dense experiences we have*

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Toast topping ideas! What's you're favourite way to eat toast? 💜💜Disclaimer: The information shared on this account is f...
01/02/2026

Toast topping ideas!

What's you're favourite way to eat toast?

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Disclaimer: The information shared on this account is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Sometimes chewing can feel to much, especially when you have ARFID or feeding differences. Sometimes soft foods are a se...
28/01/2026

Sometimes chewing can feel to much, especially when you have ARFID or feeding differences.

Sometimes soft foods are a sensory preference.

Sometimes chewing is really difficult when you're in extreme burnout.

It's okay to accommodate yourself and choose foods that don't require lots of chewing.

Here are some examples
yogurt
porridge & overnight oats
scrambled eggs
vanilla or chocolate custard or rice pudding
smoothies or protein shakes
chia pudding
cooked, pureed or canned fruits
soup
cottage cheese, berries, honey

These foods are also great if you have had dental surgery and you need soft foods.

What are some of your favourite soft foods?

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Disclaimer: The information shared on this account is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

With school going back I thought this post might be helpful for parents and carers to understand why a child may not be ...
26/01/2026

With school going back I thought this post might be helpful for parents and carers to understand why a child may not be eating at school.

Below are some common reasons why this might happen..

💥Sensory overwhelm - Maybe there is something smelly in the air, their clothing feels itchy, it's loud, it's hot. Everyone has different sensory triggers. People with misophonia have a negative emotional reaction to different sounds e.g. chewing. This can result in anxiety, agitation and annoyance. Fight or flight mode becomes activated.

💥Safe foods are not accessible - Food might need to be at a certain temperature or have a certain texture which just can't be achieved at school.

💥Sympathetic nervous system dominance & stress - perhaps they are overwhelmed and in fight or flight mode so their body doesn't feel hungry, they have no appetite or they might even feel nauseous.

💥Interoception - perhaps they struggle with feeling hunger cues.

💥Eating with others does not always feel safe - it’s true, some kids find it difficult eating in front of other people and this could be for many different reasons.

💥Perhaps there is not enough time given to eat - especially if they are slow eaters. Also sometimes going outside to play is just more appealing.

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Disclaimer: The information shared on this account is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

What is brain food/ crunch & sipA popular Australian primary school program gives kids a set time to eat fruit or vegeta...
25/01/2026

What is brain food/ crunch & sip
A popular Australian primary school program gives kids a set time to eat fruit or vegetables (“crunch”) and drink water (“sip”) in class.

The intention? Support hydration, “health” and concentration.

But here’s the problem 👇

The way this policy is often advertised and enforced is NOT disability, ARFID or eating differences friendly.

When schools label only certain foods as “brain food” or “good choices,” it sends powerful messages to kids:

That some foods are better than others
That eating differently is wrong
That access to regulation and learning is conditional on eating “the right foods”.

**To read the rest of this - either look at the post or head to our website and read our blog: How to navigate “Brain Food/ Crunch & Sip” with your ARFID child Going back to school.

Follow for more ARFID and feeding differences support

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Disclaimer: The information shared on this account is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

21/01/2026

Food is not a "treat" food is food - lets call it what it is.

Do you agree?

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Disclaimer: The information shared on this account is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

Supporting Siblings When ARFID Changes Mealtimes - how to reduce jealousy, confusion, and big feelings.When one child li...
21/01/2026

Supporting Siblings When ARFID Changes Mealtimes - how to reduce jealousy, confusion, and big feelings.

When one child lives with ARFID, it affects the whole family, especially siblings. It’s common for siblings to notice the differences in food expectations and feel confused, jealous, sad or frustrated when their ARFID sibling is allowed to eat differently. These feelings are real and valid, and supporting them through this is incredibly important and can support not only sibling relationships but the whole family dynamic.

Start with Validation
The most powerful thing you can offer is validation. When a child says, “It’s not fair that they get nuggets again” or “Why do they get ice-cream for breakfast today?” they’re not being difficult or unkind, they’re trying to make sense of their world. Validate the feeling before explaining the situation.

You might say:

“It makes sense that this feels unfair.”

“I hear that this is really hard”

“It’s okay to feel upset about this.”

Validation means you’re simply acknowledging their experience, and that their experience is real for them - even if you don’t agree. When children feel seen and understood, they’re better able to cope with differences.

Explain ARFID in a Developmentally Appropriate Way
You don’t need to go into clinical detail. A simple explanation works:

“ARFID makes eating lots of foods feel scary or overwhelming for their body. Right now, we are trying to help them to feel safe with food. This is important for you too, but in a different way because your body feels safe with more foods”.

“Every body is different and has different needs, and that’s okay - not good or bad, just different”.

This helps siblings understand that food support isn’t about preference or reward, it’s about safety and nervous system regulation.

To read more - head to our new blog “Supporting Siblings When ARFID Changes Mealtimes” link in bio

Follow for more ARFID and feeding differences support

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Disclaimer: The information shared on this account is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

Hi there,We have recently had a lot of new followers so we thought it was best to re-introduce ourselves! We are Margo a...
19/01/2026

Hi there,

We have recently had a lot of new followers so we thought it was best to re-introduce ourselves!

We are Margo and Eve - Certified Practising Nutritionist and Dietitian.
We are both AuDHD with previous ED experience.

We use our lived experiences and clinical expertise to educate and empower individuals, families, educators and health professionals.

We believe that all bodies and brains are worthy and valuable.

We are passionate about creating resources, education and training for practitioners, educators and allied health professionals, from a trauma-informed and neuroaffirming lens.

Our mission is to help neurodivergent individuals of all ages, genders, and backgrounds cultivate an emotionally healthy relationship with food; one that understands and accepts the various ways of eating and validates all sensory feeding differences.

We hope you love it here! Follow for more ND affirming nutrition support!

You can make a booking with us for 1:1 support via the link in our bio. Our current wait time is April for new appointments.

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Disclaimer: The information shared on this account is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

Low to Medium spoon/energy breakfast ideas for ADHDers and Autistic folk..💜Cereal with milk of choice💜Microwave porridge...
15/01/2026

Low to Medium spoon/energy breakfast ideas for ADHDers and Autistic folk..

💜Cereal with milk of choice
💜Microwave porridge (optional add protein powder for extra nutrition)
💜Microwave scrambled eggs (I do this all the time - crack 1-2 eggs into a microwave safe bowl, add a splash of milk, small nob of butter (optional), salt, pepper, stir with a fork. Microwave for 1 min, stir, microwave 1 minute.)
💜yogurt tub or pouch (optional a piece of fruit)
💜protein drink or bar
💜Toast with your favourite toppings.
💜Up & Go (optional fruit)
💜Last nights leftovers

What's your current go to low/medium spoon/energy breakfast?

Disclaimer: The information shared on this account is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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13/01/2026

ARFID exists in any body type
ARFID exists in BIPOC bodies
ARFID exists in any gender, non binary, trans and gender diverse and agender bodies
ARFID exists in kids, teen and adult bodies
ARFID doesn't have one look.

All people with ARFID deserve the same respect and care. 💜

Disclaimer: The information shared on this account is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

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What are your favourite low/medium spoon meal ideas?Low/Medium spoon meals for ADHDers and Autistic folk.💜chicken stir f...
10/01/2026

What are your favourite low/medium spoon meal ideas?

Low/Medium spoon meals for ADHDers and Autistic folk.

💜chicken stir fry with teriyaki sauce
Alternative: could use tofu instead of chicken.

💜Frozen meals

💜Ravioli, passata and cheese

💜cereal or oats with milk
Alternative: could add protein powder for extra protein - we love Happy Whey and Macro Mike.

💜Air fryer crumbed chicken and chips

💜Noodles, tofu and broccoli
Alternative: use no veggies or frozen veggies.

💜Toast with your fav spreads, or eggs or baked beans.

💜Rice, tuna, cucumber and aioli

💜Bean and cheese quesadilla
Alternative: use BBQ chicken, add avocado or canned corn.

Follow for more low/medium spoon meal ideas.

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Disclaimer: The information shared on this account is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

A cute collab with some of our ND community 💜
09/01/2026

A cute collab with some of our ND community 💜

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