From fussy eaters and snack battles to quick breakfast ideas and digestive health, knowing what’s actually good for your gut can feel confusing.
Have questions about gut health, fibre or family nutrition? Ask away! Whether you’re looking for easy ways to get more fibre into you or your child’s diet, healthier snack ideas, family-friendly recipes or tips for supporting your own gut health, baobab and high fibre brand UNROOTED’s nutrition expert is here to help.
Drop your questions in the comments by 7/7/26 and Nichola will be back over the next few weeks to answer as many as possible 💬
About Nichola Ludlam-Raine:
Nichola Ludlam-Raine is a specialist registered dietitian and media nutritionist with over seventeen years of clinical experience working for the NHS as well as privately. She has a first-class degree in Sports and Exercise Science from Loughborough University, as well as a post-graduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics and an MSc in Health Science from Leeds.
Nichola lives in Yorkshire with her husband and two small children aged 4 and 7, and online is a much-loved nutrition, health and fitness expert. She regularly shares delicious recipes, health tips and invaluable nutritional information with her loyal community on @nicsnutrition as well as @mummynutrition - platforms dedicated to inspirational wellbeing, family and lifestyle content, and helping followers take a balanced approach to nutrition.
Nichola is also the author of the best-selling book How Not to Eat Ultra-Processed and regularly comments in publications including The Telegraph and The Times, as well as appearing regularly on BBC One and ITV.
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A quick note: While fibre is important for children’s health, more isn’t always better. Too much fibre, particularly if introduced suddenly, can fill children up quickly, reduce appetite and sometimes make it harder for them to meet their energy and nutrient needs. Increase fibre gradually, make sure they’re drinking plenty of fluids, and continue to include age-appropriate amounts of dairy (or suitable fortified dairy alternatives) to help meet their calcium and iodine requirements.
Fermented foods can be a healthy addition to family meals, but some, such as kimchi, are relatively high in salt, so they’re generally better suited to adults or offered only in small portions to older children. Likewise, fibre-rich products such as baobab powder should be used sparingly in children because of their high fibre content and should complement, not replace, a varied, balanced diet.
If you’re considering making significant changes to your child’s diet, or your child has ongoing digestive symptoms, food allergies or a medical condition, it’s always best to speak to your GP, health visitor or a registered dietitian for personalised advice.