Address: 50 Forest Falls Drive, Suite #3, Office #5
| Yarmouth, ME
04096
Rating: 5.00
(2 reviews)
Insurances:
Aetna,
Anthem Blue Cross,
Cigna,
UnitedHealthcare,
Ages Served:
Children to adults
Care Settings:
No info provided
AboutReviewsServicesInsurancesFAQ
About New Roots Nutrition Counseling LLC
We provide one-on-one nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to help people make dietary and lifestyle changes. Each session is client centered which enables individual needs to be met. We are all biologically, biochemically, and emotionally unique. Because of this, our bodies each handle food uniquely as well. Our goal is to provide you with the tools and knowledge that are necessary to instill wellness and balance in your own life.
Please note that without member information we cannot guarantee that
your specific plan covers these services. We recommend asking the care
provider before beginning services.
Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
50 Forest Falls Drive, Suite #3, Office #5,ME,04096
Get in Contact
(207) 977-4700
lauren@newrootsmaine.com
Reviews
Beaming’s Promise to Families
Your trust is our top concern, so providers can't pay to alter or remove
reviews.
Learn more
It is difficult to find adequate words to describe the compassion knowledge and authenticity Lauren offers to her patients. For years disordered eating had ruled every aspect of my life. After working with Lauren for a little over a year I feel empowered nourished and healthy for the very first time. She offers incredible nutrition guidance that is completely individual and sets her patients up for lifelong health. Not only is her knowledge extensive she handles appointments and insurance seamlessly which makes working with her that much better. When you walk into Laurens office you know that she is genuinely invested in your mental and physical health this is not just her job it is her passion.
Zoe Rice
17 March 2019
google review
I have been working with Lauren for almost a year now. I came to her a bit jaded and skeptical about nutrition therapy in general and despite this she has become a valued member of my health care team. She really focuses on overall wellness both body and mind and that is evident through her practice. Lauren structures her offerings to meet you where youre at even if that varies significantly from week to week. The thing that has struck me the most is how deeply she listens. I truly feel seen and heard on every level which is not something I have encountered often with health professionals. Lauren is warm friendly and empathetic but still able to challenge me in an effective way that has yielded great results in the process. No matter where you may be in your wellness andor nutritional journey I wholeheartedly recommend Lauren and New Roots Nutrition.
Angelina Campbell
17 March 2019
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, picky and selective eating is actually a quite common concern for children with autism. If you rolled your eyes looking at the steps above because your child with autism has never had a full day's serving of vegetables in their life, you are definitely not alone. As if getting kids to eat their veggies isn’t challenging enough, research shows children with autism have significantly more eating challenges than their peers who are not autistic.
In addition to sensory difficulties that can lead to a lot of anxiety with food, autistic children are 4x more likely to have gastrointestinal issues such as stomach pain and discomfort. This creates the perfect storm for extra extra picky eaters - and a lot of added obstacles and concerns for parents.
The difficulties associated with autistic children and food can cause a wide range of concerns from children being underweight to overweight (overweight children can still be at risk for nutritional deficiencies!). This can lead to slower than normal growth and nutritional deficiencies like low vitamin D and calcium levels. Even when given multivitamins, many children with autism are still found to have some of these nutritional deficiencies.
Here are some tips:
Keep to a schedule - setting schedules for meal and snack time can help picky eaters build up their appetite throughout the day
Minimize distractions - removing distractions like screens and toys can help your child be more engaged at mealtime
Approach new foods together - Make new foods less scary by trying them together. Touching and smelling the food together before tasting it
Support choice & control - Allowing your child to pick which foods they eat will help them feel more in control
It may not seem obvious, but eating is a complex behavior that involves perceptual, emotional, and cognitive processes. And we know that children with autism process things differently. While many of us look forward to things like our afternoon snack, it may be an activity that causes a lot of anxiety for your child.
Parents describe food selectivity being determined by a few of the following factors: texture (69%), appearance (58%), taste (45%), smell (36%), and temperature (22%). Uniform texture, bland and neutral color foods are reported to be overwhelmingly preferred by more than 90% of children with ASD.
Get in touch with New Roots Nutrition Counseling LLC
Children to adults
Address: 50 Forest Falls Drive, Suite #3, Office #5
| Yarmouth, ME
04096
Rating: 5.00
(2 reviews)
Insurances:
Ages Served:
Care Settings:
English
(207) 977-4700
lauren@newrootsmaine.com
