Louise Mercieca on Brain Development, Palate and Nutrition

Discover the crucial 'nutritional window of opportunity' in a child's first three years with Louise Mercieca. Learn how to shape healthy eating habits, support brain development, and foster a positive relationship with food.
· October 18, 2024

Louise Mercieca is an award-winning nutritional therapist, award-winning author and founder of The Health Kick. She’s passionate about formative nutrition and preventative nutrition for all.

Louise offers consultancy support to Nurseries, Schools and catering providers with hands-on support on menu development to ensure that they meet, or preferably go above and beyond the guidance and show that they fully understand the importance of early years nutrition.

She also loves writing and produces many articles and podcasts, linking nutrition and health.

In this session, Louise explores the crucial ‘nutritional window of opportunity’ from birth to age three. She explains how this period shapes a child’s palate development, food preferences, and future health. Viewers will learn practical strategies to encourage healthy eating habits and support optimal brain development in young children.

In this episode you’ll:

  • Discover why the first three years are pivotal for shaping a child’s lifelong relationship with food
  • Learn how to develop a child’s palate for natural, wholesome foods
  • Understand the link between early nutrition and brain development
  • Explore the impact of ultra-processed foods on children’s health and behaviour
  • Gain insights into fostering positive food habits without restrictive language

Watch this episode to unlock the secrets of early nutrition and its profound impact on children’s future health and well-being. Discover the crucial ‘nutritional window of opportunity’ in a child’s first three years. Learn how to shape healthy eating habits, support brain development, and foster a positive relationship with food.

This episode was originally broadcast on the 26th of March 2021.

Episode Links:

https://www.thehealthkick.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/The.Health.Kick

https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisemercieca

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