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Feel less overwhelmed by food and more at peace with your body

Practical support to help you trust your body, honour your hunger and fullness, and build confidence with food, at a pace that works for you.

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Weight-Neutral, Respectful Nutrition and Wellbeing Support

Accessible nutrition support that works with your brain, body, and routines

Evidence-Based, Non-diet Support, Tailored to you!

Feeling overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition messages?

Traditional advice, diet culture, and rigid rules rarely reflect your lived experience, making it tricky to find guidance that actually fits your life.

You deserve support that fits you and your life

Nutrition and wellbeing guidance should work with how your brain, body, and routines actually function, not just focus on losing weight or following rules.

Relatable Experiences You Might Notice:

Forgetting to eat or struggling with consistent meals
Feeling stuck when deciding what to eat, even when hungry
Binge eating or other challenging eating patterns
Difficulty planning, starting, or following through with meals
Only noticing hunger or fullness when it’s extreme
Feeling anxious, self-conscious, or critical about your body

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Nourish yourself with confidence! In a way that works for you

I provide flexible support that honours your body, habits, and everyday life. Together, we explore your relationship with food and body in ways that respect your routines, sensory preferences, and emotional wellbeing.

Through compassionate strategies, we focus on:

Feeling nourished and supported in real life
Building trust with your body and hunger cues
Honouring your emotions and self-care, without shame or pressure

Everything is grounded in self-compassion, not perfection or strict rules.

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Welcome,
I'm Yasmina Louise

I’m Yasmina, an AfN Registered Associate Nutritionist, Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor, and neurodivergent.

I know how challenging it can be to navigate food, body, and wellbeing when your routines, sensory needs, or hunger and fullness cues don’t fit traditional advice.

My approach blends intuitive eating principles with practical nutrition guidance that fits into your life. Together, we focus on:

Trusting your hunger and fullness cues, even if they are subtle, irregular, or intense
Finding nourishing meals and snacks that suit you
Honouring your routines, preferences, and sensory needs
Building confidence with food and your body, free from shame or strict rules

If you’re looking for guidance that’s flexible, compassionate, and tailored to you, you’re in the right place.

What my clients say

"I reached out to Yasmina because of her expertise in neurodivergent-friendly nutrition. She helped me find an approach that fits my age, lifestyle, and needs-especially around menopausal brain fog and sleeplessness. With her guidance, I’ve experienced fewer hot flushes, clearer thinking, and more restful nights. I feel energised, comfortable, and at peace in my body again.”

Mary

Is nutrition and well-being coaching for me?

You don’t need perfect clarity to begin. Curiosity goes a long way and if you have any questions please get in touch here!

This isn’t a checklist to pass, it’s a reflection to help you sense whether this space might feel nourishing, safe, and aligned with your needs. You’re welcome even if things feel uncertain or are still taking shape.

You might be in the right place if...

You're open to exploring food in a way that respects your emotional and sensory experiences

You want support that honours your experiences and individual needs

You're curious about intuitive eating and want to build a more trusting relationship with food and your body

You’re unsure if you’re "fully ready", but something about this work feels worth exploring

You want coaching that respects your autonomy, with space to explore your journey collaboratively

It may not feel right for you if...

You’re looking for quick fixes or rigid plans around weight loss or calorie control

You prefer a directive or disciplinary approach over gentle exploration

You're uncomfortable with trauma-informed language or affirming care practice

You're seeking accountability focused on control, shame or punishment

You’re not open to exploring how your emotions or sensory experiences affect your relationship with food

Book Your Session

With nutrition and well-being coaching you will embark on your journey and begin to...

Feel empowered in your food choices

Learn strategies around food and nutrition that work with your unique habits, routines, and needs

Tune in to your body’s signals. Whether they feel subtle, irregular, or strong

Feel comfortable and at peace in your body, free from food rules, shame and confusion

Live a fulfilling and balanced life that fits your lifestyle

A 3-step process to get started:

Discover, Share, Embark!

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Discover Your Path

Book your 1:1 Foundations Session to explore what kind of support will work best for you.

Share Your Story

During your Foundations Session, we’ll discuss your experiences, goals, and needs so we can tailor your support together.

Embark on your Journey

Begin your personalised journey to understanding your body, your eating patterns, and the ways your brain and routines interact with food and nutrition.

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Embark on YOUR Journey

Your journey starts with a Foundations Session (90 minutes), where we explore your relationship with food, your goals, and what kind of support would work best.

After this session, you can continue with 1:1 coaching, usually weekly or biweekly. Together, we focus on:

Exploring patterns around food, body, and nutrition. Noticing what feels nourishing and what doesn't
Trying practical strategies for meals, snacks, and routines that work in real life
Building trust with your body and hunger/fullness cues, even if they feel irregular, subtle or intense

Everyone moves at their own pace and we go at a speed that feels right for you.

Foundations & 1:1 Support

Want to know more? Click here to see full session options and bundles.

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Want to explore food, body, and wellbeing alongside others? Join the waiting list for my upcoming group programme and be the first to know when it launches!

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Sundried Tomato Pesto Breakfast Bagels

This is a sundried tomato pesto bagel recipe with an egg patty.

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Should you be fibremaxxing? How to safely increase your fibre intake as a neurodivergent individual.

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Who says you can’t? Why being neurodivergent shouldn’t stop you from becoming an Intuitive Eater

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Why Calorie Tracking Might Be Making Food Obsession Worse.

Calorie tracking can increase food anxiety and food obsession, especially if you struggle with all-or-nothing thinking or feel stuck in a binge and restrict cycle.

As a nutritionist and neuro-affirming intuitive eating counselor, I see how tracking calories can damage your relationship with food instead of improving it.

Here is a mindset shift to help you stop tracking calories and rebuild body trust using intuitive eating principles.

Follow for non-diet, neuro-affirming nutrition tips.

Last week completely drained me and I barely noticed my hunger.

Exhaustion can make it hard to notice your body’s signals. That’s why intuitive eating isn’t just about waiting to feel hungry. Using practical hunger in a way that works with your brain and body helps you support yourself even when cues are quiet.

If this resonates, save it for a week like that.

Things I refuse to feel guilty about as a non-diet nutritionist.

If you’ve been stuck in chronic dieting, food guilt, or fear around eating, it’s not a lack of willpower. It’s diet culture conditioning.

Intuitive eating isn’t giving up on your health . It’s reclaiming trust with your body.

It’s safe to take your time and honor your hunger.
Follow for non-diet nutrition support, intuitive eating guidance, and food peace.

You don’t have to love your body to respect it. Diet culture makes us feel like we’re failing, but it’s not about willpower. Respecting your body starts with noticing what it needs, one small moment at a time.

Follow for more intuitive eating tips, body peace guidance, and ways to navigate diet culture.

ADHD + autism hyperfixation meal cycle: love it for months, then the food ick hits 😭

If you have ADHD, relying on motivation to cook or eat well is setting yourself up to struggle.

ADHD affects dopamine, decision-making, energy, and follow-through, so waiting to "feel motivated" often leads to skipped meals or food stress, not because you're lazy, but becaUse your brain works differently.

ADHD-friendly nutrition isn't about trying harder.

It's about reducing friction, simplifying decisions, and building systems that support you even when motivation is low.

Default meals > motivation.

I'm a nutritionist and intuitive eating counselor who helps neurodivergent adults find peace with food and their bodies

Save this for low-energy days..

Cutting out foods to improve focus or symptoms can sometimes backfire.

Energy crashes can make ADHD symptoms like brain fog, overwhelm, and irritability feel worse.

Follow for ADHD-friendly support, not rigid rules

Neurodivergent burnout can make eating feel impossible, even when you’re hungry.

Strict diet rules can make it worse because your hunger cues get muted.

Try a decomposed meal or a safe-food. Something is always better than nothing.

Save this for when you need it.

Neurodivergent brains notice hunger differently. If you never feel hungry until you’re starving, this is for you!

Why am I too overwhelmed to eat?

If you have ADHD or autism, this is often executive dysfunction, not a lack of motivation.

Overwhelm, burnout, shutdown, and task paralysis can make eating feel like too much work. Hunger cues may disappear, decision-making becomes harder, and feeding yourself drops to the bottom of the priority list, even when you want to eat.

You are not lazy.
You are not broken.
Your brain just needs more support.

You don’t need more rules or discipline around food 💜

If you’re neurodivergent, eating consistently isn’t about willpower. It’s about building systems that actually work for your brain.

Fewer steps. Gentler expectations. More permission.

Struggling to eat even when you’re hungry? Executive function overload can get in the way. You’re not broken💜

P.S. Hunger can also be inconsistent for neurodivergent people and that’s completely normal

For neurodivergent adults, simpler food systems often support eating more than chasing “perfect” meals ever will.

Meal prep works for some people, but it wasn’t designed with neurodivergent brains in mind.

If you’re hungry but still struggling to eat, this is often about executive function and decision fatigue, not a lack of effort or care.

Neurodivergent intuitive eating needs accessibility, not perfection.

Hungry but still not eating is not failure.

For many neurodivergent adults, food is blocked by decision fatigue and executive function overload.
You’re not broken. You’re tired.

If you want support navigating this, I help neurodivergent adults make eating easier, without forcing rules or guilt.

If you’re neurodivergent, you don’t need to start a diet or weight loss journey this January to focus on your health.

Intuitive eating and weight-neutral care show that health and wellbeing can improve without intentional weight loss, and for many neurodivergent adults, removing dieting pressure actually supports better regulation and consistency.

This is the approach I use when supporting ND adults with eating and health.

In 2026, I’m doing nutrition support differently.

Not louder.
Not stricter.
Not more “disciplined.”

As a nutritionist and intuitive eating counselor supporting neurodivergent adults, I’ve learned that food peace doesn’t come from rigid rules; it comes from predictable, flexible support that works with your nervous system.

This means:
✨ centering sensory needs
✨ respecting capacity
✨ using structure as a tool, not a weapon

If you’re neurodivergent and exhausted by food advice that was never built for your brain. You’re not broken. The system just wasn’t designed with you in mind.

#NeurodivergentNutrition
#IntuitiveEatingCounselor
#FoodPeace
#ADHDAndFood
#InclusiveNutrition

2025 taught me that most food
struggles aren't about willpower.

They're about overload, burnout, and unmet support needs.

Listening to and supporting neurodivergent people this year reinforced something wish more nutrition spaces understood:

predictability can be regulating
rigid rules can be harmful
Safe foods are not a failure

Food peace isn't about fixing yourself. It's about learning how to support your brain and body, as they already are.

#NeurodivergentAdults
#IntuitiveEatingSupport
#FoodAnxiety
#AutismAndNutrition
#AntiDietCare

Neurodivergent adults: You are NOT a problem to solve this January.

Feeling pressure around food and your body is normal, your system is responding, not failing.

Slowing down and noticing what works for you is what actually helps.

#Neurodivergent

#NDAdults

#BodyPositivity

#IntuitiveEating

#FoodFreedom

Why January Diet Culture Is So Hard for Neurodivergent Adults.

January diet culture increases mental load and stress, especially for neurodivergent adults.

Research shows that high cognitive demand pushes the body into stress mode, which disrupts eating regulation.

This is the kind of food stress I help ND adults reduce in my work.

#neurodivergent #dietculture #ndnutrition #nervoussystem

For neurodivergent individuals progress doesn't come from control.

It comes from safety!

That's my focus going into the New Year.

#newyearnd #ndnutrition #weightneutral #2026vision #intuitiveeating

ND hunger isn't one thing. It can be loud, quiet, or inconsistent and it can change depending on stress, safety, and regulation.

None of that means you're doing anything wrong.

#neurodivergent #ndhunger #nervoussystem #intuitiveeating

Christmas eating struggles aren’t about willpower for ND adults. They’re often about sensory load and nervous system stress.

#ndchristmas #neurodivergent #sensoryoverload #ndnutrition

Christmas can amplify sensory load and disrupt hunger cues for neurodivergent adults.

That doesn’t mean you’ve failed. It means your nervous system is responding.

#christmasmyths #neurodivergent #intuitiveeating #ndaffirming #bodyimage

For neurodivergent adults, hunger doesn’t always feel like hunger.

Nausea, shakiness, irritability, or energy crashes can be hunger, especially when interoception works differently.

You’re not broken. Traditional advice just wasn’t built with you in mind.

#neurodivergent #ndnutrition #adhdadults #intuitiveeating #interoception nervoussystem

Intuitive eating doesn’t look the same for every body, especially neurodivergent ones.

Neurodivergent people often experience hunger cues differently; delayed, inconsistent, or overwhelming. That doesn’t mean intuitive eating has failed. It means we may need structure + flexibility to support nutrition.

Hunger cues are still a useful tool, but they don’t have to be the only one.

DM for 1:1 support!

Comment or save this post to learn practical tips that actually work for you.

#NeurodivergentEating

#IntuitiveEating

#ADHDEating

#AutismAndFood

#NDNutrition

Hunger signals aren't consistent and that's normal for neurodivergent bodies.

Stress, sensory load, routines, and internal signals all shift how your body responds.

Notice patterns and don't blame yourself.

Save this for the days you need a low-pressure reminder.

#neurodivergentnutrition

#adhdnutrition #autisticadult #Intuitive Eating #foodfreedom 3m

I wasn't bad at eating! I just needed neuro-affirming support 💜

#FoodFreedom #IntuitiveEating #neurodivergentnutrition #latediagnosedadhd #autisticadult

Neurodivergent hunger cues aren’t shared or predictable.

If your experience feels different, that doesn’t mean it’s wrong.

Intuitive eating is personal, especially for ND bodies.

#NeurodivergentEating

#IntuitiveEating

#NDHunger

#BodyNeutrality

Neurodivergent eating doesn’t look one way.
Hunger cues can be muted, intense, or inconsistent...and body image struggles aren’t a personal failure.

This is intuitive eating for neurodivergent adults.

#NeurodivergentEating
#IntuitiveEating
#NDWellness
#BodyNeutrality
#Neurodiversity

Food sensory experiences just add another dimension to the neurodivergent experience!

#jonhamm #trending #sensoryexperience #neurodivergentnutrition

Setting boundaries = essential this Christmas 🎄 Take care of yourself first so you can enjoy time with family and friends, and be present the way YOU want!

How do you take care of yourself during the holidays?

#ADHDNutrition #AutisticAdults #IntuitiveEating #FoodFreedom #adhdfoodtips

My nutrition and wellness gift guide for all your neurodivergent loved ones who want to focus on their health and wellbeing!

Let me know if you find this Useful!🎁

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day!

Eating breakfast in the morning comes with several benefits:

🧠Gives you energy
🧠Improves your focus
🧠Improve your memory and attention

But mornings often come with business and often skipping breakfast seems like the best option, especially when energy is already low.

However it does not have to be that way.

Here are some low effort breakfast ideas, you don't miss Having options that are easy to grab when energy is low is key.

They:
🍳Have minimal ingredients
🍳Can be eaten deconstructed if executive function is extra low.
🍳Require minimal to no cooking. A toaster if you want your bread toasted and a kettle to cook your instant porridge oats.
🍳Are satisfying and filling
🍳 Can be brought with you (mostly) if necessary

What are your favourite to go breakfast meals?

If this isn't me in a nutshell I don't know what is 🤣

Convenience is key when executive dysfunction, decision fatigue, and time blindness make meal planning feel impossible. Having grab-and-go foods or minimal-prep meals can take a huge weight off your shoulders.

The less time you spend deciding and preparing, the easier it is to stay nourished- especially when energy is low. Next time you're grocery shopping, think about what pre-packaged or easy to cook options you can add to your routine to make life simple.

Some of my go-to's: precooked rice and lentils, yogurt pouches, microwaveable oats, mini cucumbers, and individually packed cheeses for snacking.

#neurodivergentnutrition #convenientnutrition #loweffort #adhdnutrition

ND-friendly holiday eating Food during the holidays can feel overwhelming for neurodivergent people.

Remember: sticking to foods that feel safe and comfortable is completely okay. 💜

#NeurodivergentNutrition
#HolidayEatingTips
#SensoryFriendlyFood
#NeuroaffirmingNutrition
#ChristmasWellbeing

Do you get grumpy or upset if you forget to eat? There are many different ways our bodies respond to not receiving enough energy!

One of them is:
Our emotions and mood becoming out of balance or dysregulated.

This can feel like:
Irritability
Sadness
Anxiety
Anger - yes HANGRY is a thing And other emotions depending on your unique experience.

To avoid feeling this way it's important to remember to eat regular meals and snacks. Setting timers or having convenient snacks at hand are a few ways to accommodate yourself if you struggle with forgetting to eat during the day!

Have you ever felt grumpy if you don't eat regular meals?

My anti-diet hills will die on - neurodivergent edition🏔️✨

#neurodivergentnutrition
#antidiet #intuitiveeating #sensoryfood #bodypositive

Eating out as a neurodivergent individual can come with its own challenges such as sensory sensitivities that are associated around food and socialising in public.

This is why it's super important you know how to accommodate yourself and make life easier.

We all deserve a nice meal out with our loved ones!

How do you accommodate yourself when going out for a meal?

#Neurodivergent
#NeurodivergentCommunity
#Neurodiversity
#SensorySensitive
#SensoryOverload
#EatingOutTips
#DiningOutWithAnxiety
#FoodAnxiety
#MindfulEating
#SelfAdvocacy
#YouDeserveSupport
#HealthyRelationshipWithFood
#NutritionCoach
#FoodFreedomJourney
#SupportiveSpaces
#AccessibleLiving
#NDLife

Low-energy day? These 3 meals will feed you without overwhelming your neurodivergent brain 💜🍽️

If cooking feels like too many steps, too much cleanup, or just too much energy... you are not alone.
You still deserve to eat. You still deserve nourishment. And it doesn’t have to be complicated.

Here are three low-effort meal ideas you can make with minimal cooking, minimal dishes, and minimal executive function:

🥣 Microwave rice bowl
🥪 Turkey & hummus sandwich
🥔 Microwaved baked potato with beans + cheese

Save this post for the next time your brain says “I can’t” and give yourself permission to choose the easy option.

#NeurodivergentEating #LowEffortMeals #EasyMealIdeas #ADHDFriendlyFood #NutritionForAll #SimpleCooking #SpoonieSupport #HealthyEatingTips #MicrowaveMeals #WellnessForRealLife

What do you need today?😊

#neurodivergent #nutrition #intuitiveeating #foodfreedom #antidiet #SensoryNeeds #executivefunction

You have to try out this easy Halloumi and Sweet Chilli wrap 🌯

All you need:

Wrap
Hummus
Avocado
Cucumber
Halloumi (grilled if you like)
Salad leaf mix
Sweet chilli sauce

Wrap it up and enjoy! 😋

#neurodivergent #loweffort #sweetchilli #nutritiontips #nutritionist

If you have ADHD and feel like you’re constantly crashing, craving sugar, or struggling to focus… it might not be a willpower issue - it might just be a fuel issue.

Your brain runs primarily on glucose, and ADHD brains use energy differently.
When you don’t eat enough carbs, it’s harder to focus, stay motivated, regulate emotions, and manage everyday tasks.

Carbs aren’t the enemy, they’re literally brain fuel.
Steady, balanced meals = steadier energy + clearer focus.

Save this post for the next time you catch yourself skipping meals or avoiding carbs. 💜🧠

#adhdnutrition #adhdawareness #adhdbrain #carbsarenotbad #carbsforbrains #nutritiontips #balancedmeals #brainhealth #adhdlife #intuitiveeating #eatforenergy #neurodivergent #adhdsupport #executivefunction

This might be a controversial opinion but… the real threat to public health isn’t bigger bodies. It’s austerity. - And the science agrees.

⚖️BMI doesn’t reliably predict health outcomes.

😥Social factors like poverty, stress, and access to health care have stronger links to morbidity and mortality.

👺Weight stigma itself harms health and drives people away from health care. Weight stigma itself is a health risk!

#PublicHealthNotPunishment #AntiStigmaNutrition #WeightStigmaKills #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth #HealthAtEverySize #BMIIsNotHealth #TraumaInformedNutrition #NutritionJustice #AusterityKills #InclusiveHealth

Anyone else feel like intuitive eating sounds amazing… until you actually try it? 😅

You’re not alone - especially if you’re neurodivergent.
Things like sensory sensitivities, unclear hunger cues, or executive function challenges can make intuitive eating feel confusing or even stressful.

These 6 common mistakes can get in the way, but the good news is, you can learn to eat intuitively in your own way. 💛

✨ Save this post for when you need a reminder that it’s okay to go at your own pace

💬 Which one do you relate to most?

#Neurodivergent #IntuitiveEating #FoodFreedom #Neurodiversity #ADHDAndFood #AutisticEating #MindfulEating #AntiDietCulture #GentleNutrition #IntuitiveEatingJourney #NeurodivergentFriendly #BodyRespect #EatWithEase

I’ve been obsessed with bagels lately and these have been my freezer lifesaver.

Creamy sundried tomato pesto, egg patties, cheddar, and whatever bagels I’ve got.

Batch once, reheat when you need it. Find the recipe in my blog - 🔗 Link in bio!

#easybreakfast #batchcooking #mealprepideas #neurodivergentfriendly #bagelrecipe #breakfastideas #freezermeals #accessibleeating #ADHDEating
#nutritioninpractice #bagelrecipe #breakfastideas #freezermeals #accessibleeating

And the list goes on....

#trend #nutrition #neurodivergent #antidiet

Your brain, your body, your rules.

There’s no shame in adjusting how you eat, cook, or nourish yourself to meet your sensory, cognitive, or emotional needs.

Whether it’s texture, timing, routine, or energy
Your way is valid.

You deserve support, not scrutiny. 💙

#NeurodivergentNourishment #SensoryFriendlyEating #AutisticJoy #neurodivergent #audhd #nutrition #mentalhealth #foodfreedom #AutismAndFood #ADHDEating #InclusiveNutrition

Do you have a texture obsession??

#NeurodivergentVoices #FoodTextures #SensoryExperience #NeurodiversityAwareness #AutismAndFood #ADHDFriendly #SensoryPreferences #InclusiveEating #NeurodivergentCommunity #MentalHealthAwareness #TextureMatters #FoodAndFeelings #SensoryFriendlyFood #NeurodivergentLife

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