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Lotus Health + Nutrition Nurturing body + mind, at every age and stage.

Certified Practising Nutritionist & Paediatric Clinical Nutritionist providing gentle, non-diet, weight-inclusive nutrition care for babies, children, teens and adults.

โ€œBut my child won't even TRY it!โ€If you've said this before, you're certainly not alone.But what if trying didn't have t...
09/10/2026

โ€œBut my child won't even TRY it!โ€

If you've said this before, you're certainly not alone.

But what if trying didn't have to mean taking a bite?

For a child who finds unfamiliar food difficult, trying might start with:
๐Ÿ‘€ looking at it
๐Ÿฅ„ serving it to someone else
โœ‹ touching it
๐Ÿ‘ƒ smelling it
๐Ÿฅ• helping prepare it
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ allowing it on their plate

Eating may come much later.

Instead of:
โ€œJust have one bite.โ€

Try giving them permission to simply explore.

Small experiences count. ๐Ÿ’œ

Have you met the Lotus Three C's? ๐ŸŒฑThey're a simple way of thinking about food when your child is selective or hesitant ...
07/10/2026

Have you met the Lotus Three C's? ๐ŸŒฑ

They're a simple way of thinking about food when your child is selective or hesitant around unfamiliar foods.

โœ… Confident Foods
Foods your child already knows and feels comfortable eating.

๐Ÿ”Ž Curious Foods
Foods they're getting to know. They don't have to eat them - curiosity is enough.

โญ Courageous Foods
New or less familiar foods that offer an opportunity to explore, with no expectation to taste.

The goal isn't to convince your child to eat everything on their plate.

It's to help them gradually build confidence, familiarity and curiosity around food - without pressure.

๐Ÿ’š Download my FREE introductory Lotus Three C's eBook from my website.

๐Ÿ“… A quick update about my October appointmentsFrom 6โ€“28 October, Iโ€™ll be working a little differently while Iโ€™m away fro...
05/10/2026

๐Ÿ“… A quick update about my October appointments

From 6โ€“28 October, Iโ€™ll be working a little differently while Iโ€™m away from the clinic.

During this time, appointments will be available via Telehealth only on:
๐Ÿ’š Tuesdays + Wednesdays
๐Ÿ•˜ 9amโ€“2pm AWST
๐Ÿ’ป Telehealth Australia-wide

So although I wonโ€™t be seeing clients in person at Banksia Grove during these dates, you can still book a consultation with me from wherever you are.

Normal clinic availability will resume from Wednesday 4th November.

If youโ€™d like an appointment before I go, or would like to book one of my October Telehealth times:
๐Ÿ‘‰ lotushealthnut.com.au/book

When we're supporting a child who is selective with food, it's easy to measure progress by one thing:Did they eat it?But...
02/10/2026

When we're supporting a child who is selective with food, it's easy to measure progress by one thing:

Did they eat it?

But there's so much learning that can happen before that first bite.

Your child might look at a new food, touch it, smell it, help prepare it or simply become more comfortable having it nearby.

These experiences matter too. ๐Ÿ’œ

Taking the pressure off tasting can give children space to become curious about food at their own pace.

That's a big part of my Lotus Three C's:
โœ… Confident Foods
๐Ÿ”Ž Curious Foods
โญ Courageous Foods

Want to learn how they work?

Download my FREE Lotus Three C's introductory eBook from my website.

30/09/2026

๐Ÿ’š Appointments available at Lotus Health + Nutrition

Gentle, practical and pressure-free nutrition support for children, teens and adults.

I can support you or your family with concerns including selective eating and feeding difficulties, digestive concerns, neurodivergence and sensory-related eating challenges, nutritional concerns, disordered eating, and weight-inclusive, non-diet nutrition support.

๐Ÿ“ In person - Banksia Grove
๐Ÿ’ป Telehealth - Australia-wide

Not sure whether Iโ€™m the right fit? You can also book a free 10-minute Discovery Call for a quick chat first.

๐Ÿ”— Book online: lotushealthnut.com.au/book

Gentle nutrition for every age + stage.

๐Ÿ“… A quick update about my October appointmentsFrom 6โ€“28 October, Iโ€™ll be working a little differently while Iโ€™m away fro...
28/09/2026

๐Ÿ“… A quick update about my October appointments

From 6โ€“28 October, Iโ€™ll be working a little differently while Iโ€™m away from the clinic.

During this time, appointments will be available via Telehealth only on:

๐Ÿ’š Tuesdays + Wednesdays
๐Ÿ•˜ 9amโ€“2pm AWST
๐Ÿ’ป Telehealth Australia-wide

So although I wonโ€™t be seeing clients in person at Banksia Grove during these dates, you can still book a consultation with me from wherever you are.

Normal clinic availability will resume from Wednesday 4th November.

If youโ€™d like an appointment before I go, or would like to book one of my October Telehealth times:

๐Ÿ‘‰ lotushealthnut.com.au/book

Iโ€™ve been working behind the scenes on something much bigger than my free Three Cโ€™s introductory guideโ€ฆ ๐ŸŒฑThe full Confid...
25/09/2026

Iโ€™ve been working behind the scenes on something much bigger than my free Three Cโ€™s introductory guideโ€ฆ ๐ŸŒฑ

The full Confident Foods, Curious Foods and Courageous Foods โ€“ A Gentle Way to Expand Your Childโ€™s Diet with the Lotus Three Cโ€™s eBook is almost ready.

It takes the Three Cโ€™s framework much further, with practical ideas parents and caregivers can actually use at home.

Inside, we explore:

๐Ÿ’š how to identify your childโ€™s Confident Foods
๐ŸŒฑ ways to create Curious Foods without pressure
๐Ÿงก what it can mean when a food becomes Courageous
๐ŸŽ different pathways for gently exploring foods
๐Ÿฅฃ involving children in choosing and preparing food
๐Ÿ’ฌ supportive language to use around food
๐Ÿงฉ practical activities you can try together
๐Ÿ’ก troubleshooting ideas for when things donโ€™t go to plan

And throughout it all, there is one important message:

Your child does not have to eat a food for food exploration to be worthwhile.

The full eBook will be available soon.

In the meantime, you can download the FREE introductory Lotus Three Cโ€™s guide and start exploring the approach now. ๐Ÿ’š

Does exploring a food always mean tasting it?No. ๐Ÿ’šFor a child who is cautious around unfamiliar foods, there are lots of...
23/09/2026

Does exploring a food always mean tasting it?

No. ๐Ÿ’š

For a child who is cautious around unfamiliar foods, there are lots of ways to become more comfortable with food before taking a bite.

They might:

๐Ÿ‘€ look at it
๐Ÿ–๏ธ touch or pick it up
๐Ÿ‘ƒ smell it
๐Ÿฅฃ stir, pour or mix it
๐Ÿฅ• wash or help prepare it
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ put it onto someone elseโ€™s plate

These small interactions can all be part of building familiarity.

With the Lotus Three Cโ€™s, the goal isnโ€™t to push a child from โ€œI wonโ€™t eat thatโ€ to taking a bite.

Itโ€™s about giving them opportunities to move from Confident Foods โ†’ Curious Foods โ†’ Courageous Foods at their own pace.

Want to learn more?

Download my FREE introductory Lotus Three Cโ€™s guide from the Lotus Health + Nutrition website. ๐ŸŒฑ

๐Ÿ’š Looking for nutrition support for yourself or your child?Appointments are currently available at my Banksia Grove clin...
21/09/2026

๐Ÿ’š Looking for nutrition support for yourself or your child?

Appointments are currently available at my Banksia Grove clinic, as well as via Telehealth Australia-wide.

I offer gentle, practical and individualised nutrition support for adults, children and families, including support with:
๐ŸŒฑ Fussy and selective eating
๐ŸŒฑ Feeding difficulties and sensory barriers
๐ŸŒฑ Constipation and digestive concerns
๐ŸŒฑ Neurodivergence and nutrition
๐ŸŒฑ Intuitive Eating and rebuilding trust with food
๐ŸŒฑ Disordered eating and moving away from dieting

My approach is non-diet, weight-inclusive and pressure-free. We work with what's happening for you or your family and find realistic strategies that fit everyday life.
Not sure whether an appointment is right for you?

You can also book a free 10-minute Discovery Call to have a quick chat about what you're looking for and whether I may be able to help.

๐Ÿ’š Book a consultation or Discovery Call:
lotushealthnut.com.au/book

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Lareema Gardens
Perth, WA
6031

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