I’m Danielle Binns – Certified Nutritionist & Wellness Expert
I help people thrive at work and at home with science-backed strategies that are practical, personal, and built to last.
As a Family Nutritionist & Picky Eating Expert, I’ve supported thousands of families in transforming mealtimes — raising confident, curious eaters and bringing more joy (and nutrition) to the table.
As a Workplace Wellness Consultant, I partner with companies to elevate team well-being — improving focus, resilience, and productivity with wellness programs that actually work.
From Picky Eating Struggles to Mealtime Success
I never imagined feeding my child would be the hardest part of motherhood.
As a Certified Nutritionist, I thought I’d be prepared.
But when my first daughter was born, I was overwhelmed, heartbroken, and didn’t know what to do.
She was underweight, highly sensitive, and struggled with sensory challenges that made every mealtime a battle.
Tears at the table became our norm — and not just hers, mine too.
The pregnancy
At 35 weeks pregnant, I was floating in bliss — dreaming of the perfect baby and perfect future.
But a routine ultrasound shattered that dream.
We discovered that our baby had dropped from the 15th to the 3rd percentile. That’s when she was diagnosed as intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR).
These were supposed to be the happiest days of our lives, but were not…
During a sizing ultrasound, a cardiologist shared that our child had a “large hole in her heart”, handing us a referral that said:
“Congenital Heart Defect”.
The birth
One week later our daughter was born weighing 4 lbs 5 oz, a tiny SGA baby (small for gestational age) with IUGR (intrauterine growth restriction).
What followed was months of nursing struggles, vomiting, no sleep, and endless visits to the pediatrician — often ending in tears as she barely gained weight.
Despite my gut instincts, we were told to wait.
That she’d catch up.
But she didn’t.
Growth struggles
My gut told me something was wrong, but Sienna’s specialists remained hopeful that she would eventually catch-up.
That day never came.
At her first birthday, our daughter weighed 12 pounds placing her below the 0 percentile. The doctor’s finally agreed to investigate and genetic tests revealed our daughter had a rare genetic condition affecting her growth, appetite, and development – called Russell-Silver Syndrome (RSS).
While we finally had clarity on why she struggled to grow, it was new chapter that we had to navigate.
She wasn’t like other kids.
Picky eating problems
As time passed, I hoped her picky eating would pass too.
But it only got worse.
Yet while I tried to follow the ‘feeding rules’, nothing worked.
As a Nutritionist, it was scary to think my daughter was not getting enough to thrive.
Desperate for her to eat anything, I crossed lines I wasn’t proud of — offering bribes, using pressure, and feeling waves of guilt afterward.
It hurt watching other kids at playdates eat joyfully while my daughter resisted every bite.
I felt like a failure.
Our success
Determined to help her, I dove deep into the research on picky eating.
I became certified in various child feeding methods. And most importantly, I began questioning the strategies that I — and so many others — had been taught.
That’s when I realized:
The problem wasn’t my daughter.
The problem was the approach.
I started building my own method based on what actually worked — not just in theory, but in the real world.
And it transformed everything.
The solution
Through years of experimenting, countless courses, learning from experts, and my personal feeding failures (and successes) I created my Picky Eater Protocol™ and 4Es to Better Eating™ — formulas that helped turn my daughter into one of the most adventurous eaters at our table.
She now eats foods I never imagined possible. She’s thriving.
And we no longer dread mealtime.
Why Danielle can help your family:
There are plenty of feeding programs out there.
But many are led by professionals who haven’t actually moved beyond the picky eating phase themselves.
But here’s what makes Danielle’s approach different:
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She overcame an extreme case picky eating – if she could overcome it, so can you.
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She brings personal & professional experience — as a mother who’s been there and a Nutritionist who knows the science.
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She blends evidence-based strategies with real-life tools that actually work for your unique child.
This isn’t about forcing food or following rules that backfire. It’s about understanding your child, shifting your mindset, and using proven strategies to build trust, curiosity, and confidence at the table.
Danielle’s Credentials:
- Certified Nutritional Practitioner (CNP)
- Founder, Picky Eater Protocol™
- Founder, Curious Cookie™
- Naturally Designed Pregnancy & Postnatal Nutrition
- SOS Certified
- Feeding Matters Mentorship
- MAGIC Foundation Speaker
It can seem like your ‘picky eater’ is trying to push your buttons – or will never be a great eater.
But after working with thousands of families, I can tell you that every child wants to be a good eater.
Your child just needs guidance. And parents need a consistent plan.
No matter how selective, strong-willed, or sensitive your child is — there is a better way. If my daughter could go from a “problem feeder” to the most adventurous eater at our table, imagine what’s possible for your child.
You don’t have to stay stuck in stress or guilt.
From Burnout to Workplace Wellness
I wasn’t always a Nutritionist with a private practice. For two decades, I was exhausted, overwhelmed, and burning out while navigating the demands of corporate life. The heavy workload, late nights, and immense pressure to perform – it all took a toll on my health. I was exhausted, I relied on sugar for an energy life in the afternoons, my cortisol levels were sky high, it impacted my sleep, and I struggled to perform at the level I was used to.
Everything changed when I finally prioritized my well-being.
Self-care wasn’t indulgent – it was essential.
Today, as a parent and business owner, I understand the real-life challenge of balancing work, family, and health. I also know how vital it is for employees to feel seen, supported, and empowered with simple, effective wellness strategies that actually fit into their day-to-day.
That’s why we create impactful, human-first employee wellness programs — grounded in my 6 Pillars of Wellness™ system — to help your team thrive, whether they’re working from the office, remotely, or somewhere in between.
There’s a smarter (and more sustainable) way to build a healthy, engaged, and high-performing team.
Let’s do it — together.
Got questions? Email info@daniellebinns.com