Dr Julie - PhD

Dr Julie - PhD NZ's leading baby & toddler nutrition expert. A multi-time published author, speaker and creator of Dr Julie's Kitchen an innovative and ground up food brand.

💚👶NZs Top Baby & Toddler Nutrition Expert
👩‍🏫 Women's Hormone Specialist
👩‍🍳 Dr Julie's Kitchen
🎙DJs Coffee Chats - Dark Horse Coffee
🏋‍♀️🏃‍♀️ Go Good (Code = DRJULIE)
📚 Badger Publishing NZ In 2015 I completed my PhD in children's independent mobility - it took four years of some of the hardest work I have ever done and I gave birth to my two older boys during these four years. Little did I know this was just the start of an incredible journey. When I am not in the kitchen or hidden away writing I am wrangling my three boys (drinking coffee is a given). Published books:

2017 - The Nourished Baby
2018 - The Nourished Toddler
2019 - Baby & Toddler Cookbook
2020 - My First Vegetables (children's book)
2021 - Feed the Tribe (cookbook)
2022 - The Nourished Bump & DJK Fruit Spread Cookbook

Plus five other ebooks:
2016 - Healthy Easy Dinners for Busy Mums
2017 - Breastfeeding Guide
2018 - Slow Cooked
2020- Get Started
2023 - Sugar Reduction Guide

See website for all goodness and also check out Dr Julie's Kitchen

xx Dr J

01/03/2026

My 🌏

A much-needed good weekend 🙏 Through the hardest part ✨

Chocolate chia breakfast pudding — one of my go-to high-protein starts!Simple, nourishing, and designed to keep blood su...
26/02/2026

Chocolate chia breakfast pudding — one of my go-to high-protein starts!

Simple, nourishing, and designed to keep blood sugar steady and energy up through the morning.

This recipe is from my High Protein Breakfast Guide — created for busy mornings when you want something that actually fuels you, not just fills you 📚

Proof that breakfast can be practical, and still feel like a treat 🤎

P.S I make this with protein powder - code DRJULIE for 15% off 😋

26/02/2026

The easiest mindset shift for better nutrition: stop thinking about what to remove, and start thinking about what to add 🙏

Protein. Veggies. Healthy fats.

Small, consistent additions that support energy, mood, and body composition — without the stress ✨

I know first-hand it’s not always this simple — it can be a real internal fight some days. But your body will thank you later ❤️‍🩹

24/02/2026

Inch by inch. Rep by rep 🙏

On the board, I wobble. I relearn each squat.

Each one feels small — but each one matters. I know where I was just a few weeks ago, barely walking, and every tiny step forward builds momentum.

As does all the work I did before hand. Not lost… just coming back.

Strength isn’t just what you lift. It’s showing up, keeping balance, and trusting the process.

Even small steps forward build resilience, confidence, and quiet progress over time.

This one’s for anyone who’s rebuilding and needs reminding like me — quietly, carefully, powerfully. 🩵

Today we had another order heading to our wonderful local independent bookstore! 📚✨From My First Vegetables to The Nour...
24/02/2026

Today we had another order heading to our wonderful local independent bookstore! 📚✨

From My First Vegetables to The Nourished Baby – 10 Years and counting, we’re thrilled to see these on local shelves, ready for families to discover.

Supporting local bookstores through wholesale orders is something we love — a win for families and for our amazing community 🙏

BookshopLove

23/02/2026

That 3pm crash isn’t a lack of willpower — it’s usually about what you ate (or didn’t eat) earlier.

Here’s what’s often happening:

1️⃣ Low protein & fat at breakfast – Without enough protein and healthy fats, blood sugar rises quickly and then dips, leaving you hungry mid-afternoon.

2️⃣ Refined carbs – Toast, cereal, or sugary snacks spike insulin and then trigger a crash.

3️⃣ Heavy or late dinner yesterday – Your body is still processing and adjusting, which can affect today’s energy levels.

Small, consistent changes make a big difference:
✔ Add protein & healthy fat to breakfast
✔ Use wholegrain carbs for fibre include protein & fat together
✔ Remember food is not just day-night what you eat the NIGHT before will drive hormone responses the following day.

Steadier energy = better focus, fewer cravings, easier body composition outcomes.

Nearly 15 years supporting babies and women, and these are the principles that never fail:🌱 Offer new foods regularly, w...
23/02/2026

Nearly 15 years supporting babies and women, and these are the principles that never fail:

🌱 Offer new foods regularly, without pressure
💪 Focus on protein at every stage
💧 Keep hydration easy and enjoyable
❤️ Patterns over perfection

From babies starting solids to your own nutrition as a busy adult — small consistent steps are what really add up.

Busy mornings don’t have to mean skipped meals or low energy.My High Protein Breakfast Guide is full of simple, balanced...
23/02/2026

Busy mornings don’t have to mean skipped meals or low energy.

My High Protein Breakfast Guide is full of simple, balanced options to keep blood sugar stable, cravings in check, and your energy steady — all without complicated recipes.

Perfect for women juggling mornings, work, and family life.

Just $14.99 or grab as part of my 8 x Ebook bundle 📚

21/02/2026

Our limited edition gummies just dropped — and stock is already moving fast!

Made the DJK way: simple, functional, and actually helpful for busy families who want an easy nutrition boost.

Perfect for lunchboxes, after school, or those “we need something now” moments.

If you’ve been following my work through The Nourished Toddler, you’ll know I’m big on making nutrition practical — and this is exactly that.

✨ Limited run
✨ Limited stock
✨ Don’t wait

Grab yours before they sell out.

19/02/2026

Feeding toddlers (and children) is a long game 🙏

Negotiating bites, bribing with dessert, or applying pressure might work in the moment — but they don’t build a healthy relationship with food long term 🙅

I focus on:
✔ Repeated exposure
✔ Neutral reactions
✔ Nutrient density where I can

Appetite fluctuations and “picky” phases are developmental.

Calm consistency wins.

This is the philosophy behind The Nourished Toddler — and why my DJK products are designed as gentle support tools:

✨ Spice blends for flavour exposure
✨ Freeze-dried veggie mixes
✨ Gummies for practical nutrient boosts

Not perfection.
Just patterns over time ❤️‍🩹

16/02/2026

If you’re starving by 10am, it’s rarely about willpower ❤️‍🩹

It’s usually your first meal.

Here’s what’s happening:

1️⃣ Too little protein.
Protein slows digestion, supports satiety hormones, and stabilises blood sugar. Without it, hunger returns fast.

2️⃣ Glucose spike and crash.
Refined carbs alone digest quickly, trigger insulin, and often lead to that mid-morning dip.

3️⃣ You didn’t eat enough overall.
Chronic under-fuelling increases cravings and makes energy unstable.

The solution isn’t eating less.

It’s building a better first meal.

Aim for 25–35g protein at breakfast and pair it with fibre and healthy fats.

This is exactly why I created my high-protein breakfast recipes — and why my protein ball mixes are such an easy add-on when mornings are busy.

Small protein upgrades = steadier energy, fewer cravings, better body composition outcomes.

BackToBasics

16/02/2026

It doesn’t matter how many times you start again.

What matters is that you do.

Not for attention.
Not to prove a point.
But because you decided you’re not finished.

Some seasons stretch you.
Some seasons reshape you.

Either way — you return.
You rebuild.
You rise a little stronger, a little wiser, a little more grounded.

Quiet consistency.
Calm confidence.

This is a reminder to myself too. ❤️

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