Nutrition for Children & Neurodiversity

Show summary:

Naturopath and family nutrition expert Lucinda Miller dives into childhood nutrition. She explores the specific nutritional needs across different age groups and sheds light on the role of nutrition for neurodivergent children. Lucinda discusses the common nutritional deficiencies found in children and the obstacles parents encounter when trying to introduce healthy foods to their kids. She offers practical tips for fostering healthy eating habits in children and advice on preparing a well-balanced, nourishing diet, addressing issues like picky eating and food sensitivities along the way.

What you’ll learn:

• Dietary and lifestyle factors that deplete nutrients in children and nutrition deficiency signs to look out for.
• The impact of sugar and processed foods on children’s health and the environmental factors parents should be mindful of.
• Tips for parents to ensure their children maintain a well-balanced and nutritious diet, navigating the balance between treats and healthy food choices.
• The connection between gut health and nutrition, especially in neurodivergent children.
• Strategies for making nutritious food appealing to children during meal planning.
• Lucinda’s favourite recipes and go-to meals that work well for children.
• The types of supplements recommended to address potential nutritional gaps.
• Common causes of picky eating in children and strategies for navigating it while ensuring proper nutrition.
• Role of nutrition in supporting neurodivergent children, such as those with ADHD, autism and dyslexia.

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Guest Bio:

Lucinda Miller is the clinical lead of NatureDoc and runs a team of UK-wide nutritional therapists specialising in family nutrition as well as running an online NatureDoc Shop. She has been practising as a naturopath for over 25 years and is also a qualified Functional Medicine Practitioner. Lucinda is the author of the bestselling cookbooks The Good Stuff and I Can’t Believe It’s Baby Food, and also runs online courses on nutrition for Autism and ADHD. She is the mum of three and is based in Wiltshire in the UK.