Leanne Collins | Registered Nutritionist (MSc, ANutr)

Empowering parents to raise confident, happy eaters

Supporting families with children aged 2+ to reduce mealtime stress, expand food variety, and build positive eating habits that last.

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I’m Leanne Collins, a UK-trained Registered Nutritionist (MSc, ANutr) and founder of Little Nutrition Co.

I work with parents of children aged 2 years and up, specialising in fussy eating, neurodiversity, and everyday nutrition to support growth and wellbeing.

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Food shop favourites 🍓

I��’ve had a few clients ask me lately what I often buy for my family, so I thought I’d share!

These are a few of the foods I come back to time and time again. Some save time, some make it easier to add variety or fibre, and others are just handy to have at home when life gets busy.

Any favourites I’ve missed? Would love to know what’s one food you buy on every food shop? 👇

#childrensnutrition
#familynutrition
#feedingkids
#familymeals
#fussyeating

☀️Hot weather, holidays and changes to routine can all affect how much children eat.

Whilst it can feel worrying when a meal is untouched, it’s completely normal for appetite to fluctuate over the summer.

Some days they’ll seem to eat very little, other days they’ll make up for it.

Rather than focusing on one meal, try to look at the bigger picture over the course of a few days.

Regular meals, snacks and plenty of fluids help.
Most children naturally return to their usual eating patterns once the weather cools or routines return.

Happy summer! ☀️

✨ Highlights from the past few weeks ✨

1 & 2. I loved taking part in the Happy Families Summer Event at @bcacademy.school on Sunday.
I met so many lovely parents and had some great questions & conversations around children’s nutrition, wellbeing and development, thank you!
3. My assistant 💙
4. Whole wheat & chia pancakes
5 Another great event, @circlenetworkshq with gorgeous views @addressjbr
6. Trying out some mealtime conversation cards from @littlemindsetme
7. Weekend waffles 🧇

Looking forward to the next few weeks before summer, some new clients, lots more nutrition content & some more resources coming soon ☀️

Not every lunchbox has to be made completely from scratch.

These are some of the staples I keep on hand for busy weeks, quick, balanced options my children will actually eat.

Real life nutrition is often a mix of convenience, familiarity and flexibility. Realistic lunchboxes over perfect lunchboxes every time 🤍

#fussyeating #kidsnutrition #lunchboxideas #childnutrition #realisticparenting

If your child only eats a small number of foods, jumping straight to completely new meals can feel overwhelming for them (and frustrating for parents too).

Food chaining is a gentle strategy that builds from foods a child already accepts by slowly changing:
 • texture • shape • flavour • presentation

Sometimes great progress can look like: plain pasta → pasta with parmesan

Each step is small and low-pressure, which can help children feel more confident around food over time.

✨ If you’d like personalised support to work through selective eating or food chaining strategies, you can start with a free, no-pressure chat, link is in the bio.

#selectiveeating
#pickyeaters
#feedingtherapy
#childnutrition
#foodchaining

✨ A very exciting new chapter ✨

I’m so happy to share that Little Mindset is now joining the Little Nutrition Co. family 💛

So much of my work with families is around connection, trust, communication and creating calmer, more positive experiences around the table and at home. Little Mindset felt like a natural extension of that.

Through thoughtful conversation cards designed for everything from bedtime chats to dinner table conversations, Little Mindset supports families in building meaningful connection and positive relationships that last.

I’m so excited for everything ahead and can’t wait to bring both brands together in a really thoughtful and meaningful way.

Leanne x

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@leannecollins.nutritionist

It feels like many families have found themselves here again 🤍

For some its missile alerts and disrupted routines.
For others, it might be illness, travel, school changes, or just a week that feels off.

When things feel unsettled, eating often changes too.

You might see less appetite, more snacking, or a strong preference for familiar “safe” foods. All of this is a normal response to stress.

Right now, it’s not about perfect nutrition.
It’s about helping your child feel safe and steady.

Think:
• Familiar foods
• Regular meals and snacks
• Less pressure

If you’re feeling unsure about your child’s eating right now, I’m offering a small number of complimentary calls this week to support parents through this.
You can book via the link in my bio 🤍

If your child is always hungry after school, it’s usually not about how much they’re eating… it’s about what’s in the snack.

A snack that’s mostly carbs (like crackers or fruit alone) will give a quick boost of energy, but won’t keep them full for long.

This is a simple way to build a snack that actually satisfies them:

Protein → helps keep them full
Fats → slows energy release
Carbohydrates → gives that quick energy boost
Fibre → supports fullness and digestion

And just as important:
- familiar foods
- mix of textures
- no pressure to eat everything

Especially for children who are more selective or sensitive to textures, this kind of plate works because it feels manageable and predictable.

It doesn’t need to be perfect, just balanced enough for steady energy.

If snacks (or mealtimes) feel harder than they need to, you can book a free intro call via the link in my bio ✨

#fussyeating
#kidsnutrition
#afterschoolsnack
#selectiveeating
#feedingkids

Struggling with a picky eater?

Food chaining is one of the strategies I use in practice to help children try new foods, without pressure or battles.

It’s about starting with what they already eat, and making small, manageable changes from there.
Because when food feels familiar, children feel more confident.

✨ I currently offer 1:1 sessions to help: • reduce mealtime stress • expand accepted foods • build confidence around eating
You can start with a free, no-pressure chat, link is in the bio.

Save this for later so you can come back to it when you need it 🤍

Most parents who say “just one bite” are trying to help.
You’re encouraging. You want them to try. You’re worried they’re not eating enough.

That makes sense.

But for some children, especially those who are more sensitive to pressure, even gentle insistence can shift their nervous system into defence.

And appetite isn’t prioritised in defence mode.

This doesn’t mean: • You stop offering new foods • You give up on variety • You let them control the menu

It means you remove the pressure, while keeping the structure.

You decide what’s served. They decide what they eat.

That balance builds trust. And trust is what allows curiosity to grow 🤍

Travelling with a cautious eater can feel stressful.
Different foods, no routine, eating out more than usual.

You don’t know what they’ll eat, when they’ll eat, or if they’ll eat at all.

Our last holiday over the Easter break definitely felt easier, these are a few things that made a difference:

• having access to a kitchen • packing familiar snacks • checking menus ahead of time • letting go of “perfect” meals and nutrition  • expecting appetite to shift

If you’re making summer holiday plans or thinking about trips later in the year,
hope this helps ☀️

Omega-3 is well studied in children, especially when it comes to focus, mood and development.
But in practice, intake is often low.

Many children don’t accept oily fish, and it becomes less about what’s ideal and more about what’s realistic.

Small consistent strategies can help: → upgrading familiar foods → building on accepted meals → adding in what’s tolerated → considering supplements where needed

It doesn’t need to be perfect, just consistent to make a difference.

Save this for simple ways to increase omega-3 intake 🐠

If your child is hungry at bedtime…

It’s easy to worry about creating a habit.
In reality, a small, balanced snack can support sleep, when it’s simple and familiar.

Here are a few options to try 🤍

If your child is hungry again an hour after breakfast, it’s rarely about the portion size.

It’s usually about what’s missing.

Carbohydrates digest quickly. Protein slows things down.

That doesn’t mean high-protein products or complicated meals. It means adding something simple; eggs, yogurt, nut butter, cheese.

Balanced breakfasts help support steadier energy, appetite and focus through the morning.

Start small.
Try one addition tomorrow and see if it makes a difference.

I was reminded this week why I will never judge another parent’s food choices.

Feeding children is rarely as simple as “just give them more of this.”

Sometimes we’re balancing medical history, cautious eating, anxiety around food, sensory challenges, and real life, all at the same time.

If you’ve ever felt judged when seeking support for your child’s eating, I get it.

The right professional will meet you where you are, and support your child at their pace 🤍

“Just try it.” “You liked it last time.” “How do you know if you haven’t tried it?”

I have to admit, I’ve said all of these to my own children at various times, without realising I was adding pressure instead of reducing it.

For children who are more sensitive or easily overwhelmed, pressure can increase resistance.

“You don’t have to eat it” doesn’t mean giving up. It means staying steady and calmly holding the boundary.

If mealtimes feel harder than they need to, this is exactly what I support parents with.
You can book a relaxed intro call via the link in my bio 🤍

Supporting a child with ADHD can feel overwhelming.
There’s so much noise around elimination diets, supplements, sugar, additives… it’s hard to know where to start.

Before overhauling their whole diet, focus on steady energy.

Balanced breakfasts and key nutrients can help create steadier mornings and better foundations for focus.
Small, consistent shifts matter much more than extreme changes.

Save this to revisit on your next busy school morning 🤍

If your child loves plain pasta, it can still be part of a balanced diet.

Keeping favourite foods on the menu whilst making small, familiar additions can help support protein and nutrient intake, without creating mealtime stress.

Which of these would your child be most likely to try?

I shared recently that I’m completing post-graduate training in neurodiversity and nutrition, and one question that came up was how the two are linked.

Neurodiversity describes natural variation in how children experience and process the world. Nutrition can play a supportive role in day-to-day wellbeing, energy levels and emotional regulation.

By understanding how neurodivergent brains and bodies process food, eating can feel more supportive and less stressful, for both children and parents.

There isn’t one “right” way to feed a child. What matters most is support that meets them where they are.

It can feel tricky to make sure kids are getting enough fibre, especially if you have a selective eater or a child who sticks to a small range of foods.

The good news is you don’t need to completely overhaul their diet. Small swaps can gently increase fibre across the day.

It isn’t about perfect meals, even one small addition can help over time 🌱

Almost 1 in 5 young children have low iron levels, and it’s especially common in selective or fussy eaters.

If your child eats a limited range of foods, finding small, realistic ways to add iron across the week can really help. It doesn’t have to come from red meat.

Tip: Pair iron-rich foods with vitamin C (fruit or veg) to help absorption.

Save this for later, or share with a parent who might find it helpful 🌱

#ChildNutrition
#KidsNutrition
#IronForKids
#IronRichFoods

One of the most common worries I hear from parents is: “I don’t think my child is eating enough.”

Young children’s appetites vary hugely from day to day and meal to meal, and “enough” often looks very different to what we expect.

Rather than focusing on individual meals, it’s usually more helpful to zoom out and look at intake over time, alongside energy levels, growth and general wellbeing.

These patterns are very often part of normal development, not a sign that something is wrong.
If worries about food intake are also alongside concerns about growth, energy or development, individual support can be really helpful.

#childnutrition
#familynutrition
#feedingkids
#parentnutrition
#preschoolnutrition

January can feel like a time to “do better” with food, but often it’s more helpful to simplify rather than overhaul, especially when time is tight and there’s already a lot going on.

At this time of year, I focus on snacks that are familiar, filling and easy to repeat. They support energy between meals and help reduce pressure and decision fatigue while school routines settle again.

These are some of the snack options I rely on most for my own children, not because they’re new or exciting, but because they work (and they take the stress out of deciding what to pack for school).
 Many homemade bakes freeze well and can be taken out the night before, which helps keep things simple on busy mornings.

If you’d like more snack ideas, I also have a free snack recipe book available via the link in my bio 🤍

#childrensnutrition
#kidsnacks
#lunchboxideas
#busyparents
#feedingkids

It’s very common for parents to worry that eating has “gone backwards” after the holidays.

Changes in routine, tiredness and disrupted schedules often affect appetite and food acceptance, especially for children who already find eating challenging.

More familiar foods, refusals or smaller appetites don’t mean progress has been lost. In most cases, it’s temporary whilst routines settle again.
This is where focusing on safety, routine and reducing pressure really matters.

Does eating feel harder this week, or about the same?

January often comes with pressure to “reset”everything, including how our children eat.

If you’re supporting a fussy eater, starting the year with familiar foods, predictable routines and less pressure is often far more helpful than pushing for big changes.

These are some of the foundations I focus on to support calmer mealtimes and long-term progress. Small, consistent steps to expand food variety really do make the biggest difference.

Merry Christmas 🤍

Feeling grateful after a very snowy, happy week in the mountains ❄️
Wishing you a calm Christmas and a lovely start to the new year 🎄✨

Not all processed foods are created equal.

Some can genuinely support a healthy, balanced diet, especially for busy families trying to juggle real-life routines, fussy eating, and time pressures.

Checking labels for added sugars, fibre, salt and simple, recognisable ingredients can help you choose options that fit well within a balanced diet.

In this post, I’m sharing the packaged foods I regularly choose for my own kids, and the reasons behind them: fibre, protein, convenience, variety and balance.

They help me put together quick, simple, reliable meals on busy days without overthinking or adding pressure.

Save for your next food shop 🛒

#familynutrition #childnutrition #balancednutrition #fussyeatersupport

Mealtimes can definitely feel harder in December.

Routines shift, there’s more excitement (and overstimulation), later bedtimes, and a lot of tiredness, all of which can mean more stress around food.

These gentle ideas can help take the pressure off and make busy days feel a bit easier:

✨ Keep meals simple and familiar
✨ Add a couple of accepted foods to reduce overwhelm
✨ Snack-style meals count
✨ Let them eat what they feel able to
✨ Have a few quick dinners ready for the busiest evenings

Your child can still get everything they need from simple, familiar meals during a hectic season like December.

Consistency matters far more than perfection.

Save this for the days when everything feels a bit full-on 💛

#CalmMealtimes #LittleNutritionCo #FussyEatingSupport #ChildNutritionist #FamilyNutrition #StressFreeMeals #DecemberWithKids

Snack time just got a little healthier 🥕🧁

These soft, lightly sweet carrot muffins are packed with grated carrots, a hint of cinnamon, and a gentle boost of fibre. Perfect for breakfast, lunchboxes, or after-school snacks.

Pro tip: Make a batch, store in an airtight container, and enjoy for up to 5 days.

Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients:
• 260g carrots, grated (about 4 medium carrots)
• 200g self-raising flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp mixed spice
• 80g softened unsalted butter
• 50g maple syrup (optional)
• 3 eggs
• 80g raisins, tossed in 1 tbsp plain flour

Save this recipe for later and tag me if you make them, I’d love to see how yours turn out! 👩🏼‍🍳

#HealthyKids #Snacks #Nutrition #Parenting #PickyEater #SmallStepsBigChanges #LeanneTheNutritionist #HealthyHabits #KidsNutrition #MumLife #NutritionMadeEasy

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Introducing new vegetables doesn’t have to feel stressful.

For many cautious or fussy eaters, starting with milder, predictable options can make a big difference at mealtimes.

These five options are simple, familiar, and often easier for children to explore, whether that’s touching them, dipping them, or trying them alongside foods they already trust.

There’s no pressure to eat.
Exposure counts.
Small steps build confidence over time.

Save this post and choose one to offer at your child’s own pace this week.

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Supporting families with children aged 2+ to reduce mealtime stress, expand food variety, and build positive eating habits that last.

I’m Leanne Collins, a UK-trained Registered Nutritionist (MSc, ANutr) and founder of Little Nutrition Co. I work with parents of children aged 2 years and up, specialising in fussy eating, neurodiversity, and everyday nutrition to support growth and wellbeing.

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I’m Leanne Collins, a UK-trained Registered Nutritionist (MSc, ANutr) and founder of Little Nutrition Co.

I work with parents of children aged 2 years and up, specialising in fussy eating, neurodiversity, and everyday nutrition to support growth and wellbeing.

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Nutrition