#31 Creating a Healthy Food Foundation with Children's Dietitian Lucy Upton

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, host Dr. Whitehouse welcomes dietitian-author Lucy Upton @childrensdietitian to explore developing healthy relationships with food. Topics discussed include:Nervous system–informed eating strategiesSafe and science-backed early allergen introductionThe gut-brain-axis, vagus nerve, and mental health connection Medicalization of food and how to combat itLucy's "3 Fs" for encouraging balanced eating habits in childrenWhether you're already navigating food allergies, trying to prevent them for your little ones, or simply aim to feed your family with more calm and confidence, this encouraging conversation offers science-based guidance and practical tools.--- Where to find Lucy: On Instagram and TikTok @childrensdietitian Experts on infant & child feeding & nutrition | The Children’s Dietitian The Ultimate Guide to Children's Nutrition a book by Lucy Upton - Bookshop.org USSpecial thanks to Kyle Dine for permission to use his song The Doghouse for the podcast theme!www.kyledine.comFind Dr. Whitehouse:-thefoodallergypsychologist.com-Instagram: @thefoodallergypsychologist-Facebook: Dr. Amanda Whitehouse, Food Allergy Anxiety [email protected]