Nourishing Families, One Bite at a Time

Practical, evidence-based nutrition support for pregnancy, babies, toddlers and the whole family

Hello, I’m Julia Scott

I'm a registered dietitian, mum, host of the Little Bites podcast, and creator of the Starting Solids course. I support families across New Zealand with clear, practical and evidenced-based nutrition advice.

Whether you’re pregnant and not sure what to eat (or what to avoid), starting solids and feeling overwhelmed by all the opinions out there, managing a picky toddler who only eats toast, or trying to simplify healthy eating for your whole family, I’m here to help.

I also support adults who want to feel better and more confident about food, whether you're working on improving your energy levels, supporting gut health, building balanced habits, or navigating a specific health condition like diabetes, high cholesterol, or IBS.

Through 1:1 consults, my online course, helpful blog posts, and honest conversations on the Little Bites podcast, I’ll help you feel more confident about food, for you, your kids, and your whole family.

What I Do

I mix the latest research with down-to-earth strategies to help you feel calm and confident about food. My approach is supportive, non-judgemental, and always practical.

Starting Solids Course

Starting solids is a big and exciting step, but it can also feel confusing and overwhelming. That’s exactly why I created the Starting Solids online course, to give you clear, confident guidance for every bite.

Using the latest Ministry of Health NZ guidelines and backed by research, this course will help you know exactly when and how to begin, what to offer, and how to set up healthy habits that last a lifetime. Whether you’re curious about baby-led weaning, spoon feeding, or a bit of both — I’ll support you to find the right approach for your baby and your family.

You’ll learn:

  • When to start and how to recognise signs of readiness

  • How to introduce iron-rich foods and other essential nutrients

  • The difference between gagging and choking (and how to handle both)

  • What first foods to offer and how to serve them safely

  • How to introduce allergens and reduce the risk of reactions

  • Tips for texture progression, avoiding picky eating, and supporting gut health

The course includes short, practical video lessons you can watch anytime, plus downloadable resources and loads of tips you can put into action straight away.

The Little Bites Podcast

Little Bites is a podcast that helps you navigate the messy and magical world of baby, toddler, pregnancy, and family nutrition. Hosted by me, Julia Scott, registered dietitian and mum, each episode dives into evidence-based guidance that’s practical, empowering and designed to support you at every stage of your feeding journey.

Whether you’re introducing solids, managing picky eating, navigating pregnancy nutrition, or wondering about supplements and nutrient needs, Little Bites brings clarity, confidence and calm to your mealtimes. I keep things real, relatable and rooted in the latest health recommendations, all with a warm, parent-to-parent approach.

Find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen.

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About Julia

Julia Scott, is a NZ Registered dietitian, deeply committed to promoting overall health and wellbeing. She's passionate about empowering individuals to live their best lives by advocating for balanced nutrition, regular physical activity, restorative practices like meditation and mindfulness, and fostering meaningful connections. Julia's approach emphasizes the importance of sustainable healthy habits, aiming to assist people in creating lifestyles that they can maintain long-term. With a particular focus on supporting parents and caregivers, she provides guidance on introducing solids to infants, recognising the significance of establishing healthy eating habits from an early age.

Qualifications

  • Master of Science Majoring in Nutrition & Dietetics

  • Bachelor of Science Majoring in Human Nutrition

  • Nutrition Therapy for Pregnancy Course by Nutrition Plus

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