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I recently recorded an online Nutrition Talk with Institute for Optimum Nutrition in London (here) on “is there a right diet for Down Syndrome”. This is largely a repeat of the messages I gave in Brisbane at the World Down Syndrome Congress (WDSC). Please share this to friends who were not at the conference if you think they would benefit.
I was recently interviewed by newsweek.com for my insight on diet for Down Syndrome. You can read the article here.
6-week online Program for People with Down Syndrome
I have just finished running my first program for people with Down Syndrome.
I will be running it again next year following positive feedback from Parents.
What Parents say:
Helen & Tony H, Parents
"Program is well structured, recipes easy to follow. Resources clear and instructive."
Trish G, Parent
"All in all Nicky , I felt it was very worthwhile" and something like 'it opened up new ideas about healthy foods... not just from mum'
Ingrid R, Parent
“What I really liked about the program is the simplicity and the easy to remember information with lots of repetition."
Jan K, Parent
“A really helpful visual course to help a person with Down syndrome understand what a healthy plate of food looks like”
6-week online Program for People with Down Syndrome
This program is designed to educate people with Down Syndrome, of all ages, on what and how to eat more healthily. The program gives practical and easy to implement diet and lifestyle advice.
The program is ideal for people with Down Syndrome who struggle with weight, portion control, or who love junk food and 'white carbs'. It is ideal preparation for those who have recently moved out of home or are preparing to move out.
Program details:
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6-weeks start to finish
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3 x online sessions of 60 minutes each, held fortnightly
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Online via Zoom (session recorded/shared)
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Highly visual, with clear messages
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Homework between sessions
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Easy-read recipes
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Ideal for young adults with Down Syndrome who have recently moved to their own home.
The program is limited to 10 places.
The next program will run in February/March 2025. If signing up, make sure you are free at 7pm on Tuesday 11 February, 25 February and 11 March 2025. Session are recorded and shared.
Click here for more information or book a place by making payment below.
Not available for the next start date? Register interest by emailing me at info@nickyclarknutrition.com
Program cost $350 per person.
Please click here for a copy of the slides I presented at the World Down Syndrome Congress 2024 on "Is there a 'right diet' for Down Syndrome: what the research says?"
Click here for my blog which gives a brief summary of the information presented.
Is there a right diet for Down Syndrome?
This is a great question.
But there is no simple answer.
I recently did a presentation for Down Syndrome NSW on this exact topic which can be accessed here.
If you want my top tips then:
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avoid added sugar (essentially anything that tastes sweet, unless it looks like a piece of fruit that was plucked off a tree) - see my sugar talk here,
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consciously include a wide variety of colourful and vegetables - and to a lesser extent fruits - to make sure you are getting lots of antioxidants,
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consciously ensure you are getting B vitamins in your diet which, in general, means animal foods (with many caveats in how you do this),
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ensure seafood is part of your diet or, if not, talk to someone about which specific - and very important nutrients for people with DS - might be missing.
Want to learn more?
1. Watch my 90 minute presentation on YouTube here: is there is a right diet for DS?
2. Download my quick and easy antioxidant boosting recipes which are packed with colourful vegetables and are ideal for people with Down Syndrome. Use the form below.
3. Watch my talk on sugar! Sugar comes in thousands of different guises and has a fascinating history. Click to watch.
4. Join one of my online programs.
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I have a 6-week program for people with Down Syndrome (here);
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I am preparing a program for Parents/Carers of people with Down Syndrome (expected start of 2025). Email me to register interest.
5. Get in touch for a free 15 minute chat (book here) or simply email me info@nickyclarknutrition.com.
What people have said about the program for people with Down Syndrome.
The first program is currently running. This is what Parents/Carers have have about the course so far.
“[Attendee with DS] really enjoyed the first session.”
“The pace you worked at was great. You were clear with information. Timing was enough."
“I really enjoyed the simplicity of the presentation.... The message was so clear and that has really helped it stick in my mind”
"I liked it when you said you only had to take a bite ...who knows you might like it."