“Your Guide to Working With a Toronto Dietitian Nutritionist” was written by Maurya Hart, BSc, RD and edited/reviewed by Jackie Silver MHSc, RD.
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Last updated: June 13, 2026
Looking for a Toronto Dietitian Nutritionist?
Are you looking for a Toronto dietitian-nutritionist who understands the unique needs of neurodivergent people living in a busy city? Then you’re in the right place!
It can be difficult to navigate meal prep, grocery shopping, and nutrition especially when dealing with challenges such as executive dysfunction, sensory sensitivities, and decision fatigue. A Toronto dietitian-nutritionist can help you cut through the noise and establish consistent and realistic routines and strategies that simplify balanced eating.
At Jackie Silver Nutrition, we provide virtual nutrition counseling and take a personalized and evidence-based approach to nutrition and health, helping neurodivergent children, teens, and adults meet their goals. Our practice is rooted in a weight-inclusive, neuroaffirming philosophy, where we respect the individual needs of the person we are working with. Our main goal is to make eating an enjoyable experience for you!
The Role of a Toronto Dietitian Nutritionist
Toronto is a dynamic, multicultural, and lively city with a wide range of people, lifestyles, and food choices available. While it’s amazing to live among so many opportunities, it can also make the task of feeding yourself overwhelming. As Toronto dietitian-nutritionists, we understand the challenges that come with navigating grocery stores, eating out, and maintaining a balanced diet amidst a busy lifestyle.
Our goal is to work with you to make healthy eating simple and realistic. We’ll collaborate to come up with strategies that fit into your life, whether that means putting together easy and quick lunches, incorporating meal prep techniques, or gently expanding the different types of foods that are part of your diet.
At the end of our work together, you’ll feel empowered with the knowledge and strategies you need to keep meeting your nutrition and health related goals, even on your own!
Our team of Toronto dietitian nutritionists are all Registered Dietitians, meaning we’ve completed an accredited undergraduate program in dietetics, undergone 10 months of intensive internship rotations, passed a national licensing exam, and continue to maintain ongoing professional education. We’re also registered with the College of Dietitians of Ontario (CDO), ensuring we meet the highest standards of practice.
Tailored Nutrition Support
At Jackie Silver Nutrition, we recognize that each individual is unique, which is why we take a highly personalized approach with every client. Here are some of the areas that we provide support with:
- Personalized Meal Prep Skill-Building: We help clients build the skills and habits needed to simplify meal planning while considering food preferences, texture sensitivities, and specific dietary restrictions.
- Food Aversion Support: We use gentle, step-by-step techniques to help expand food choices while respecting comfort levels.
- Navigating Toronto Grocery Stores: From Farm Boy to Loblaws to local Toronto markets, we guide clients on how to shop for nutritious, neurodivergent-friendly options.
- Managing Food Anxiety & Overcoming Barriers: We help clients work through concerns related to energy levels, decision-making around food, and the challenges of meal consistency.
- On-the-Go Strategies: Whether it’s packing easy snacks or finding accessible food options while commuting, we make nutrition work for real-life situations
If these sound like ideas that could be helpful to you, feel free to connect with us on a FREE 15 minute discovery call to learn more about how we can support you!
Working with a Toronto Dietitian-Nutritionist: What Makes Jackie Silver Nutrition Unique?
Expertise in Neurodivergent Nutrition
Supporting neurodivergent individuals requires specialized knowledge, and that’s where we shine. We have experience working with individuals with ADHD, autism, and intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD), helping them develop sustainable eating habits that fit their unique needs and brains.
Our expertise includes:
- SOS-Trained Techniques: These strategies help selective eaters and those with sensory challenges feel more comfortable trying new foods. We typically use SOS techniques when working with selective eaters, to gradually expand food variety.
- Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training (MBEAT): We encourage mindful eating habits that reduce stress and promote intuitive eating. This can include getting in touch with your hunger & fullness cues and learning how to honor your body’s cravings.
- Collaboration with Caregivers & Schools: We work with other health professionals, families, educators, and group homes to create a supportive nutrition environment. We often do sessions with multiple family members or other caregivers to best support our clients!
Inclusive Care Philosophy
Jackie Silver Nutrition was founded on the belief that nutrition should be accessible, inclusive, and free from guilt or restriction. Our approach is rooted in a weight-inclusive, Health at Every Size (HAES) philosophy, which emphasizes that health exists on a spectrum that includes people of all shapes, sizes, backgrounds, and abilities.
We focus on the many indicators of health, such as blood test results, energy levels, gut symptoms, mood, focus, and more, that are unrelated to the number on a scale. Our goal is to empower individuals to create a positive relationship with food, free from shame or pressure, and prioritize overall well-being.
Culturally Competent Care
We recognize that Toronto is one of the most diverse cities in the world, home to individuals and families from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. With this in mind, we are committed to offering culturally competent care that is respectful, inclusive, and responsive to each person’s unique cultural identity and experiences.
At Jackie Silver Nutrition, we continually strive to learn and grow in our understanding of different food traditions, dietary practices, and cultural values around health and wellness. While we have had the opportunity to work with individuals from many backgrounds and have gained experience with a variety of food customs and recipes, we also understand that culture is deeply personal. We approach each interaction with openness, humility, and a genuine desire to learn from the people we work with.
What to Expect When Working with a Toronto Dietitian Nutritionist at Jackie Silver Nutrition
Our Services Include:
During virtual (video call) one-on-one nutrition counseling sessions, we provide expert guidance to help neurodivergent clients navigate their unique dietary needs. We collaborate closely with individuals to set practical, achievable nutrition goals that support their well-being while considering their sensory preferences, executive functioning challenges, and lifestyle factors.
Your First Session with a Toronto Dietitian Nutritionist: Initial Consultation
Your first session is all about gaining a comprehensive understanding of your situation, needs, motivations and goals. Here’s what you can expect:
- A Deep Dive into You & Your Nutrition Needs: We’ll explore your medical history, daily eating patterns, food preferences, lifestyle, sensory sensitivities, aversions, and any challenges you or your child may be facing.
- A Judgment-Free, Collaborative Approach: Together, we’ll set realistic and meaningful goals that fit your lifestyle, abilities, and comfort level.
- Personalized Strategies to Get Started: You’ll leave with a few practical, easy-to-implement recommendations to help build confidence and progress right away.
Follow Up Sessions for Ongoing Support
We know that nutrition changes take time, which is why we offer continued support to ensure long-term success. Our follow-up sessions focus on:
- Step-by-Step Guidance: We’ll work through specific food-related challenges, whether it’s expanding a limited diet, improving mealtime structure, or making grocery shopping easier.
- Practical Resources for Individuals, Families and Caregivers: We provide tools, strategies, and meal ideas to help reinforce progress at home.
- Flexible Scheduling: Sessions are typically spaced 4–6 weeks apart, giving you time to implement changes at a comfortable pace.
Nutrition Packages
We offer two different nutrition counseling packages depending on the unique situations and circumstances you are in.
- Tier 1 Basic Package: Our basic package starts with three sessions, providing essential guidance and tailored recommendations.
- Tier 2 Transformation Package: This package offers in-depth support, including 5 comprehensive coaching sessions and free access to specialized resources.
Beyond Counselling: What Else Does a Toronto Dietitian-Nutritionist Do?
We also provide several services beyond individual counselling, including our online meal prep course and consulting services for nutrition workshops, menu and recipe development, and brand partnerships!
Online Meal Prep Course
Our Meal Prep Made Easy (MPME) course is specifically designed to teach meal prep skills tailored for neurodivergent adults, including those with ADHD and ASD. You can complete it online, going at your own pace.
Developed with input from focus groups, it offers strategies customized to different learning styles, making meal planning and preparation feel more manageable and achievable for individuals with unique needs.
By the end of the course, clients gain confidence, reduce meal-related stress, and free up time for other important aspects of life by learning how to simplify the task of feeding themselves.
Consulting Services and Nutrition Education Workshops
We provide expert consulting services for organizations, schools, healthcare facilities, and companies looking to enhance their nutrition programs or create inclusive food environments.
Whether it’s developing nutrition education resources, advising on neurodivergent-friendly menus, or partnering on social media, we bring evidence-based expertise to help businesses better support diverse dietary needs. This includes:
- Speaking Engagements: Our team of dietitians is available to offer virtual or in-person workshops to organizations, corporate companies, schools, and more. We cover a wide range of topics, including meal planning for neurodivergent adults, nutrition for mental health, healthy eating at the office, mindful eating skills, and selective eating.
- Recipe Development: We create neurodivergent-friendly, easy-to-follow recipes that align with various dietary needs. Whether it’s for brands, publications, or personal use, our recipes prioritize taste, accessibility, and sensory-friendly ingredients.
- Social Media: We partner with brands on sponsored content, user-generated content (UGC), and product showcases through engaging Instagram reels, stories, and static posts. Some of our past partnerships include Sperri and Ontario Dairy. If you’re a brand interested in working together, reach out to explore creative collaboration opportunities!
Success Stories
Real Results from Our Toronto Dietitian Nutritionist Services
Please note that names have been changed to respect client confidentiality.
I reached out to Jackie when my son who was diagnosed with Autism was becoming very selective with his eating. We had daily struggles and many meltdowns when we couldn’t figure out what he would eat as he was even losing the love for his “safe foods.” Jackie helped us to discuss ways to get better nutrition in without changing a whole lot to my son’s foods that he would eat. She also helped to come up with new foods to try based on what he does already like, and to continue to try foods he may have avoided previously. We learned different ways to encourage our son to help make meals, try foods, and clean up – which altogether added more excitement at meal times. We started with Jackie in November 2024, and are now ending services with her in April 2025 as we have reached all of our goals and made HUGE strides. We eat together as a family now without having to plans a second meal to be ready if he doesn’t eat (he will almost at least try anything now, or at least eat 1-2 things on his plate), we have had more success eating out at restaurants as there is food he will eat, and we haven’t had meltdowns surrounding food in quite some time. Jackie was a huge help and I cannot recommend her enough.
-Leslie
Working with Jackie was such a positive experience. I had recently been diagnosed with ADHD and the medication had contributed to rapid weight loss. I stopped having hunger cues and when I would try to eat, I couldn’t eat a lot. I’ve always had very specific food preferences too which made eating enough calories now very difficult. Jackie was able to work with all of my dietary requirements and provide solutions that were easily incorporated into my daily life. Grocery shopping, prepping, and cooking food has always been a struggle and Jackie really made it all feel so easy. I’ve been able to maintain my weight now and feel that I have the right tools to keep this consistent with strategies for when things are really hard. Thanks Jackie!!
-Katie
Hi Maurya at Jackie Silver Nutrition,
Thank you so much for guiding me through meal planning and new food options that will help me manage both Celiac Disease and Osteoporosis. Food is such a big part of our lives; we take it for granted until something unexpected happens and suddenly meals are not as care-free. I have appreciated your professional, encouraging and affirming approach to suggesting foods with the nutritional value and taste that will work for me. It was an absolute pleasure to work with you! Thank you for your support, professional knowledge and pace as we worked towards solutions to manage a new lifestyle!-Christine
So I’ve met with a handful of dietitians and Jackie is the first to be able to both accommodate for my ADHD and provide accessible solutions to problems I’ve had for years. Some of the recipes she helped me find are now staples in my week. For the first time in my adult life, I eat breakfast every day (and even look forward to it), and most days I also eat lunch, supper, and have enough snacks to give me the energy I need to live an active lifestyle. I would 100% recommend Jackie to anyone, and especially other anxious, adhd, or otherwise neurodivergent people.
-Michael
Areas We Support: Helping Neurodivergent Clients Thrive
Adult Nutrition Support
We support our adult clients with the following:
- Neurodivergent, intellectual, and physical disabilities: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, and Spinal Cord Injury.
- ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder): Gentle strategies for expanding dietary variety, improving nutritional adequacy, and reducing mealtime anxiety.
- Disordered eating: Weight-inclusive, non-judgmental support for individuals navigating restrictive eating patterns, sensory challenges, or difficult relationships with food.
- Food aversions and diet expansion: Sensory-informed nutrition guidance to support food acceptance in a safe and pressure-free way.
- Mindful eating: Encouraging a peaceful relationship with food through body respect, hunger/fullness awareness, and enjoyable eating experiences.
- Digestive health: Support for managing constipation, diarrhea, IBS, neurogenic bowel, and related concerns.
- Malnutrition and weight restoration: Nutritional strategies to support safe and sustainable weight gain in those who are undernourished.
- Chronic disease prevention and management: Individualized nutrition care for conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease.
- Pressure injury prevention and healing: Nutrition recommendations to support skin integrity and wound recovery.
- Therapeutic diets and texture modifications: Optimizing nutrition on pureed, minced, or thickened fluid diets for individuals with dysphagia, stroke, or neurological conditions.
- Meal planning and preparation: Practical support to build confidence with balanced, accessible meals tailored to individual needs and abilities.
- General healthy eating: Flexible, evidence-based guidance for overall wellness, without restriction or shame.
Pediatric Nutrition Support (Children & Teens)
We can provide support in the following areas:
- Growth and development:Guidance on nourishing kids through all stages, including support for food allergies and introducing new foods.
- Picky eating & ARFID-informed care: Gentle, pressure-free strategies to support diet expansion and food acceptance.
- ADHD and appetite: Strategies to ensure adequate intake for children on stimulant medications.
- Mealtime peace: Practical tools to create a calm, positive mealtime environment for the whole family.
- Digestive concerns: Support for constipation, diarrhea, and bloating.
- Weight gain: Nutritional support for children who are underweight or struggling to meet growth milestones.
- Nutrient gaps: Identifying and addressing common deficiencies (e.g., iron, B12, vitamin D), with supplement guidance when needed.
- Mindful eating for kids: Helping children build body trust and tune in to hunger and fullness cues.
- Meal planning skills: Empowering teens and families to build balanced, practical meals.
- Body image & food talk: Coaching for parents on how to speak about food and bodies in a supportive, shame-free way.
Why Choose Jackie Silver Nutrition?
We stand out because of our:
- Compassionate, client-centered approach that prioritizes inclusivity and real-life solutions.
- Proven results that showcase the positive impact of our work.
- Commitment to ongoing education to stay at the forefront of neurodivergent nutrition.
Are Our Services Covered by Insurance?
Our services are private pay and we do not bill directly to insurance, however many insurance plans offer reimbursement for dietitian services. We recommend contacting your insurance company to confirm. If your insurance includes dietitian coverage, then we can provide individual receipts after each session for you to submit to insurance for reimbursement. We also offer sliding scale spots and payment plans to make care more accessible.
Work with a Toronto Dietitian Nutritionist Today
At Jackie Silver Nutrition, we believe nutrition should be simple, enjoyable, and accessible to everyone. Book a FREE 15-minute discovery call today to learn how we can support you!
Although we are based in Toronto, we can provide virtual nutrition counseling to anyone in Ontario (including Kingston, Ottawa, Kitchener/Waterloo, London, Windsor, and more), New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and US residents of certain states, including but not limited to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Texas, and California. If your province or state is not listed here, please inquire to see if we can still support you.
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TL;DR – Working With a Toronto Dietitian Nutritionist
Looking for a Toronto dietitian nutritionist who understands neurodivergence, sensory sensitivities, executive dysfunction, and the realities of busy daily life? Jackie Silver Nutrition provides virtual, personalized nutrition counseling for children, teens, adults, and families across Ontario and beyond.
The practice takes a weight-inclusive, neuroaffirming, and evidence-based approach, helping clients build sustainable eating habits that work with their unique needs—not against them. Whether you’re navigating ADHD, autism, ARFID, picky eating, chronic health conditions, meal planning challenges, or food aversions, support is tailored to your goals, preferences, and lifestyle.
Services include 1:1 nutrition counseling, meal prep coaching, online courses, workshops, consulting, and caregiver support. The goal is to make eating less stressful, more enjoyable, and easier to manage in everyday life.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
A Registered Dietitian (RD) is a regulated healthcare professional who provides evidence-based nutrition advice and counseling.
At Jackie Silver Nutrition, all dietitians have completed accredited university training, supervised internships, national licensing requirements, and ongoing professional education. They are registered with the College of Dietitians of Ontario (CDO).
A Toronto dietitian nutritionist can help with:
– Meal planning and meal prep
– Picky eating and food aversions
– ADHD-friendly nutrition strategies
– Autism and sensory-related feeding challenges
– ARFID support
– Digestive concerns
– Nutrient deficiencies
– Weight gain for undernourished individuals
– Chronic disease management
– Building a healthier relationship with food
The goal is to provide practical strategies that fit your real life.
Jackie Silver Nutrition specializes in neurodivergent nutrition and takes a weight-inclusive, neuroaffirming approach.
Rather than focusing on restrictive diets or weight loss, the team helps clients:
– Build sustainable habits
– Respect sensory preferences
– Reduce food-related stress
– Improve nutrition without shame or pressure
– Develop confidence around food and eating
Yes!
The practice has extensive experience supporting autistic children, teens, and adults. Recommendations are tailored to sensory preferences, food aversions, routines, executive functioning differences, and individual goals.
Absolutely.
Support may include:
– ADHD-friendly meal planning
– Managing appetite suppression from medication
– Grocery shopping strategies
– Reducing decision fatigue
– Creating consistent eating routines
– Meal prep systems that work with executive dysfunction
Yes! The practice uses gentle, evidence-based approaches to support food acceptance and diet expansion while respecting safe foods and individual comfort levels.
Strategies may include:
– Food exposure techniques
– SOS-informed feeding approaches-
– Sensory-friendly meal planning
– Gradual diet expansion
– Parent and caregiver coaching
The first session focuses on understanding your unique situation and goals.
Topics may include:
– Medical history
– Current eating habits
– Food preferences and aversions
– Sensory sensitivities
– Lifestyle and routines
– Challenges around food and eating
– Nutrition goals
You’ll leave with practical recommendations and a plan for moving forward.
Follow-up sessions focus on helping you implement changes gradually and sustainably.
Sessions may include:
– Troubleshooting challenges
– Expanding food variety
– Meal planning support
– Nutrition education
– Progress reviews
– Caregiver guidance
– Personalized resources and tools
Appointments are typically scheduled every 4–6 weeks.
Yes, Jackie Silver Nutrition works with children and teens.
Common pediatric nutrition concerns include:
– Picky eating
– ARFID
– Autism-related feeding challenges
– ADHD and appetite suppression
– Growth and development concerns
– Nutrient deficiencies
– Digestive issues
– Weight gain support
– Family meal strategies
Parents and caregivers are actively involved in the process when appropriate.
Yes, Jackie Silver Nutrition works with adults.
Adult nutrition support includes:
– Autism, ADHD, and IDD
– Meal planning and meal prep
– ARFID and food aversions
– Digestive health
– Chronic disease management
– Mindful eating
– Disordered eating support
– Weight restoration
– General healthy eating
A weight-inclusive approach recognizes that health is influenced by many factors beyond body size.
Instead of focusing primarily on weight, Jackie Silver Nutrition emphasizes:
– Energy levels
– Lab values
– Digestive health
– Mood and mental well-being
– Nutrition adequacy
– Sustainable habits
– Quality of life
The goal is to support health without shame, guilt, or restrictive dieting.
Yes.
Toronto is one of the most diverse cities in the world, and the team strives to provide culturally competent care that respects each person’s food traditions, values, preferences, and lived experiences.
Nutrition recommendations are personalized rather than based on one-size-fits-all approaches.
Additional services include:
– Meal Prep Made Easy online course
– Nutrition workshops
– Corporate wellness presentations
– School and organizational consulting
– Recipe development
– Brand partnerships and social media collaborations
– Speaking engagements
Nutrition counseling is provided virtually through video appointments, making services accessible across Ontario and other eligible locations.
Yes! Although the practice is based in Toronto, virtual nutrition counseling is available throughout Ontario, including:
– Toronto
– Ottawa
– Kingston
– London
– Kitchener-Waterloo
– Windsor
Support is also available in select Canadian provinces and U.S. states.
Services are private pay and are not billed directly to insurance.
However, many insurance plans provide reimbursement for registered dietitian services. Clients receive receipts that can often be submitted for reimbursement, depending on their coverage.
It’s recommended that you contact your insurance provider to confirm your benefits.
You may benefit from working with a dietitian if:
– Eating feels stressful or overwhelming
– You struggle with meal planning or meal prep
– You have sensory sensitivities around food
– You want support managing ADHD, autism, or ARFID
– You’re concerned about nutrition or nutrient intake
– You want practical, personalized nutrition guidance
A free discovery call can help determine whether nutrition counseling is the right fit for your needs and goals.
For more expert tips and insights, follow us on Instagram @accessiblewellness
Link to some of our blog posts:
- Why Working With an ADHD Dietitian Will Help You Thrive
- Autism and ARFID: When ‘Picky Eating’ Is So Much More
- Why Working with an Autism Dietitian is Key to Your Health
- Easy & Adaptable 5-Day ADHD Meal Plan [PDF Download]
About Jackie
Jackie is a Registered Dietitian whose mission is to empower and support the neurodivergent and physically disabled communities through nutrition. Jackie runs a virtual private practice, providing services in Ontario and New York, as well as a blog which has simple recipes and health information tailored to these communities. She loves cooking, exercising, traveling, journaling, and spending time with family and friends.
About Maurya
Maurya is a Registered Dietitian in Ontario who supports neurodivergent children, teens, and adults in meeting their nutrition goals. She brings experience in pediatrics, psychiatry, diabetes, and nephrology, and practices with a compassionate, weight-inclusive, client-centered approach. Alongside her work at Jackie Silver Nutrition, she is completing a Master’s thesis on pediatric nutrition and long-term health outcomes, and is committed to providing personalized, evidence-based care.