Nourished Nest

Nourished Nest Louise, a BANT registered Nutritional Therapist. Specialising in Child Nutrition.

Nutritionally supporting parents through pregnancy, postnatal recovery, introducing solids, picky eating and nourishing the neurodiverse brain.

👀What to Look For on the Back of the Pack👀Want to know if a food is on the higher-UPF side?Start by checking for:⚠️Emuls...
30/11/2025

đź‘€What to Look For on the Back of the Packđź‘€

Want to know if a food is on the higher-UPF side?
Start by checking for:
⚠️Emulsifiers (e.g., mono- & diglycerides / E471)
⚠️Preservatives (e.g., sodium metabisulphite)
⚠️Flavour enhancers
⚠️Long lists of additives you wouldn’t use at home

🌟But here’s the helpful part:
Even within the same food (like burgers or nuggets), some brands use far fewer additives, meaning you can make big improvements with tiny swaps your child won’t even notice.

In my FREE guide, I compare popular “safe foods” to show you easy wins.

In clinic, I help families gently step down from high-UPF options to lower-UPF ones without disrupting safe foods or causing anxiety. I share in my FREE guide how you can get started! Link in Bio 👆🏻




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28/11/2025

Why Sensory-Sensitive & ARFID Children Rely on UPFs

If your child only eats burgers, nuggets, waffles, crackers, or beige foods…
You are NOT alone. And you are NOT doing anything wrong.

Children with sensory sensitivities, ASD, ADHD or ARFID often rely on UPFs because:
✨ The taste is predictable
✨ Textures are consistent
✨ Smells don’t change
✨ They feel safe

These foods are often their only source of protein, energy, and comfort.

This is why we never remove them suddenly, it can increase anxiety and reduce intake even further.

Instead, we work slowly, gently, and strategically.

My FREE guide shows you the first steps, and if you want more support my 1:1 sessions I help families make safe, doable shifts toward lower-UPF eating without pressure or overwhelm.

Link in bio for my FREE guide or pop HELP in the comments below 👇



🌟 Understanding NOVA 🌟Let’s talk about the NOVA system, the framework used to classify levels of food processing.NOVA do...
27/11/2025

🌟 Understanding NOVA 🌟

Let’s talk about the NOVA system, the framework used to classify levels of food processing.

NOVA doesn’t say “all processed foods are bad.”
It simply helps us understand when additives, emulsifiers, and industrial processing move foods into UPF category.

âš  A key reassurance:
Many everyday family foods are processed, but NOT ultra-processed.
Frozen foods, tinned foods, cooked beans & lentils, supermarket basics etc many fit into the lower NOVA groups and can absolutely be part of a balanced diet.

If you need personalised support to reduce UPFs without overwhelming your child, I’m here to help you in clinic.



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🌟 Introducing the Lancet Series on Ultra Processed Foods 🌟The Lancet has just released a major new Series on ultra-proce...
27/11/2025

🌟 Introducing the Lancet Series on Ultra Processed Foods 🌟

The Lancet has just released a major new Series on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and it’s understandable that many parents are feeling anxious.
But before we jump to fear or restriction, let’s break this down calmly and clearly.

Over the next few posts, I’m going to help you understand what the findings mean for real families, especially those with children who eat “safe beige foods” due to sensory issues or ARFID.

And good news: not all processed foods are UPFs, and there are many gentle ways to reduce exposure without stress or pressure.

If you’d like deeper guidance, my new FREE resource walks you through simple, realistic swaps and I offer 1:1 support to help your child safely move toward lower-UPF eating at their own pace. 🙌 pop your hands up in the caption below if you would like a copy 🙌



If the darker, colder days have you (or your children) feeling a little flat, you’re not alone.This month’s newsletter i...
21/11/2025

If the darker, colder days have you (or your children) feeling a little flat, you’re not alone.

This month’s newsletter is packed with mood + brain food tips, child-friendly recipes, and simple ways to support serotonin, steady energy and calmer days.

Inside you’ll find:
✨ The Star Nutrient of the Month (tryptophan!)
✨ Mood-boosting snacks + family-friendly dinner ideas
✨ Foods that support focus, confidence and calmer behaviour
✨ Gentle guidance for picky eaters + sensory-sensitive children

I talk about how restricted diets can affect mood, sleep, behaviour and focus, especially in sensory-sensitive or neurodivergent children.

And more importantly… what you can do about it.
This month includes simple, gentle ways to support mood (without food battles), plus easy tryptophan-rich meals and snacks children often accept.

If you’d like all this delivered straight to your inbox…
Subscribe via the link in my bio

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✨ A wonderful start to the week ✨Spending time with the amazing practitioners and chatting with a local GP at about ho...
12/11/2025

✨ A wonderful start to the week ✨
Spending time with the amazing practitioners and chatting with a local GP at about how we can collaborate to offer patients access to complementary therapies. 🌿

It’s all about giving people choice in how they care for themselves throughout their wellness journey. 💚

We also explored a client case together, each therapist shared how they could support different health issues alongside conventional medicine. Such inspiring discussions and teamwork!
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Why I became a Maternal & Child Nutritional Therapist đź’šMy journey started in the food industry, developing supermarket m...
11/11/2025

Why I became a Maternal & Child Nutritional Therapist đź’š

My journey started in the food industry, developing supermarket meals and loving every minute of it until motherhood changed everything.

When my son struggled with extreme picky eating (and sensory sensitivities), I realised how little support there was for families like ours.

So I retrained as a Nutritional Therapist at The Institute for Optimum Nutrition, learning the science behind what I’d been living every day.

Along the way, I supported my daughter through her dyslexia journey and discovered just how connected nutrition, neurodivergence and behaviour can be.

In 2023, I launched Nourished Nest, to help families feel heard, supported, and nourished.

Today, I work with parents through 1:1 consultations, weaning workshops, and community support for ADHD and SEND families.

Because food is so much more than fuel, its connection, growth, and care. 🌿

✨ If you’re navigating picky eating, gut issues, or neurodivergent mealtime challenges, you’re in the right place.
Follow along for simple, compassionate nutrition support. đź’š

🌟 Nutritionally Supporting Pupils at a Local SEND School 🌟I’m so excited to share a wonderful project I’ve been working ...
06/11/2025

🌟 Nutritionally Supporting Pupils at a Local SEND School 🌟

I’m so excited to share a wonderful project I’ve been working on at a fantastic local SEND school!

Over the past few months, I’ve been collaborating with the head chef, occupational therapists, and speech & language therapists to take a closer look at the school menu and explore how we can boost nutrition in the meals children already love.

We sent out parent questionnaires to understand food and texture preferences, sensory sensitivities, and mealtime challenges. Thanks to the responses, we now have a clearer picture of what works best, favourite foods, preferred textures, and how to keep meals predictable and enjoyable.

We considered the feedback and focussed on introducing “supercharged” versions of popular dishes, small, subtle tweaks to increase protein, vitamins, and minerals, all while keeping the meals familiar and child-friendly. Think of it as hidden nutrition without changing taste or appearance!

Working with schools to enhance nutrition while respecting sensory and dietary needs is something I’m passionate about.

The result is a winter menu that keeps familiar favourites, offers subtle “supercharged” nutrition improvements, and respects each child’s sensory and dietary needs, supporting growth, wellbeing, and learning.

✨ Next Step is to offer parents an online session soon to share tips for mealtime challenges at home!

If your school would like to explore menu enhancements, nutrient-boosting strategies, or sensory-friendly mealtime support, I’d love to connect.

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