The #1 Overlooked Cause of Extreme Picky Eating in Kids

If your child eats the same handful of foods day after day, you’re not alone. Many parents worry when mealtimes become a battle or when their child flat-out refuses to try anything new. While picky eating is common in toddlers and preschoolers, some children take it to an extreme level.

This extreme picky eating in kids can leave families stressed and worried about nutrition, growth, and health. Most parents assume it’s just a behavioral issue or something their child will “grow out of.” But what if there’s something deeper at play?

Research shows that gut health may play a surprising role in why some children stay stuck as extremely picky eaters. Let’s break it down.

What You’ll Find in This Guide To Extreme Picky Eating

Why Gut Health Matters for Extreme Picky Eating

Signs the Gut May Be Contributing

What a Pediatric GI Can (and Can’t) Tell You

What an Allergist Can (and Can’t) Tell You

What Stool Microbiome Tests Actually Cover

Tiny Health vs. GI-MAP: What’s the Difference?

Medical Testing vs. Microbiome Testing

Which Test Should Parents Start With?

FAQs About Stool Microbiome Testing

Practical Strategies to Support Gut Health

How This Fits Into Our Foodology Roadmap

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What Is Extreme Picky Eating in Kids?

Most children go through a normal picky phase. They might turn their nose up at broccoli, insist on the same pasta every night, or push away anything green on their plate. That’s frustrating — but usually temporary. With repeated exposure, many children expand their food choices over time.

But extreme picky eating is different:

  • A child may eat fewer than 15–20 foods.

  • Whole food groups (like vegetables or proteins) may be completely avoided.

  • Trying a new food might lead to anxiety, gagging, or even tears.

  • Nutrition gaps can appear, affecting growth, learning, energy, and immune health.

In some cases, extreme picky eating overlaps with a clinical condition called PFD ) Pediatric Feeding Disorder) or ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). While not every child with food challenges has PFD or ARFID, the struggles often go beyond the typical “picky toddler” phase.

Parents often ask: “Why is my child such an extreme picky eater?” The surprising answer may be linked to what’s happening in their gut.

 

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The Overlooked Role of Gut Health in Extreme Picky Eating

The gut isn’t just about digestion — it’s a powerful communication hub. Known as the gut-brain connection, this network allows the gut to send signals to the brain that affect appetite, mood, cravings, and even how foods taste and feel.

Inside the gut lives a community of bacteria and microbes called the microbiome. When this microbiome is balanced, kids are more likely to have steady digestion, better moods, and even openness to trying new foods. But when it’s out of balance — a state called dysbiosis — it can create big problems:

  • Strong cravings for processed carbs or sugar.

  • Aversion to bitter or fibrous foods like veggies.

  • Digestive discomfort that makes eating new foods stressful.

  • Changes in mood or anxiety that make kids more resistant at mealtimes.

In other words: sometimes, extreme picky eating isn’t just a matter of willpower. It can be driven by gut health.

Signs Your Child’s Gut May Be Contributing

So how do you know if your child’s gut might be making picky eating worse? Look for these red flags:

  • Digestive issues: frequent constipation, diarrhea, bloating, reflux, or stomachaches.

  • Immune concerns: recurring ear infections, eczema, food allergies, or frequent colds.

  • Mood and behavior: irritability, anxiety, poor sleep, or difficulty with focus.

  • Eating patterns: cravings only for bland, starchy foods; gagging with new textures; refusal to try new foods despite repeated attempts.

These clues don’t automatically mean gut health is the cause, but they can signal that the gut is part of the bigger picture.

Testing & Next Steps for Extreme Picky Eating in Kids: GI vs. Allergist vs. Stool Microbiome

When families are dealing with extreme picky eating in kids, testing can clarify whether there’s a medical driver (inflammation, allergy, EoE, infection) or a gut-microbiome imbalance that’s keeping your child stuck. Here’s how each pathway works—and how we integrate them in our program.

Why We Recommend Starting Here

If you’re a budget-conscious family, the GI and the allergist are good first steps. Insurance will typically cover these visits and tests, so you’re not paying out of pocket. They can rule out serious disease and confirm or deny true allergies, which gives you peace of mind and a solid baseline.

But here’s the reality: neither a GI nor an allergist is going to look at the functional side of gut health. They’re not asking:

  • What does your child’s microbiome look like?

  • Are there missing beneficial bacteria that help regulate cravings?

  • Is there overgrowth or imbalance driving constipation, diarrhea, or sensory aversions?

Those answers come from functional stool testing — like Tiny Health or GI-MAP — which is what we’ll talk about in a bit.

When to Involve a Pediatric GI (Gastroenterologist)

Red flags for a GI referral

  • Persistent abdominal pain, reflux, vomiting

  • Chronic constipation/diarrhea, blood/mucus in stool

  • Poor growth, iron deficiency, or nutrient deficiencies

  • Suspected inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or EoE (eosinophilic esophagitis)

Common GI tools & what they show

  • Fecal calprotectin: a stool marker that helps screen for intestinal inflammation suggestive of IBD (useful to differentiate inflammatory vs. functional GI complaints in children). It’s well-studied in pediatrics, though specificity varies and must be interpreted in context. espghan.org

  • Stool pathogen panels, H. pylori antigen, occult blood: rule out infection/bleeding; pathogen testing is standard in suspected IBD workups alongside other labs. NASPGHAN

  • Endoscopy/colonoscopy with biopsy: used when symptoms and screening suggest EoE, celiac disease, IBD, or other structural/inflammatory disease. Multidisciplinary care is typical for EoE. PMCAmerican College of GastroenterologyVerywell Health

Why this matters for picky eating

If the gut is inflamed or infected, new foods can feel unsafe physically (pain, reflux, nausea). Addressing the medical driver first makes sensory and exposure work more successful.

When a Pediatric GI Says “Everything Looks Normal”

A pediatric GI is an important first stop when you’re dealing with extreme picky eating in kids, especially if digestive red flags are present. They can rule out serious conditions like reflux, IBD, or eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). But here’s the catch:

Just because a GI doesn’t find a disease does not mean your child’s gut isn’t playing a role.

  • Standard GI testing is designed to detect disease-level problems (bleeding, inflammation, infection).

  • It does not look at the subtler microbiome imbalances that affect cravings, digestion, and sensory processing around food.

  • Many parents leave with reassurance that “everything is fine,” but their child is still eating fewer than 15 foods and still refusing entire food groups.

This is why we encourage families not to stop here. A “normal” GI workup is helpful, but it’s only one piece of the puzzle. If your child is still struggling, the next step is often an evaluation with an allergist.

When to Involve an Allergist

For many families navigating extreme picky eating in kids, the allergist is the next logical stop after a GI. Allergists are trained to determine whether your child is truly allergic to a food — in other words, does the immune system mount an IgE reaction or not?

What allergists do well:

  • Use skin prick testing, blood IgE testing, or even oral food challenges to confirm whether your child has a true food allergy.

  • Can identify high-risk foods that need to be avoided for safety.

  • Partner with GIs in cases like EoE (Eosinophilic Esophagitis) to identify food triggers.

Red flags for an allergy/allergic GI component

  • Hives, swelling, wheeze, vomiting after specific foods

  • Eczema, asthma, allergic rhinitis plus feeding problems

  • Suspected EoE (often needs both GI + allergist)

Why this matters for picky eating

If a food reliably causes symptoms—or if EoE is present—kids quickly learn to avoid entire categories. Identifying true allergies vs. intolerances prevents unnecessary restriction and supports safe expansion.

The limitation: allergists live in a very black-and-white world. According to their model, you’re either allergic or you’re not. What this misses is the whole gray area — sensitivities, intolerances, inflammation, or delayed immune reactions that can absolutely affect eating behaviors. Many children with eczema, reflux, or chronic congestion fall into this in-between space.

 

So if your allergist says, “There are no allergies here,” it doesn’t automatically mean food isn’t affecting your child’s gut or eating habits. It simply means there are no IgE-mediated allergies that showed up on their tests.

 

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What Stool Microbiome Tests Offer (Tiny Health vs. GI-MAP)

The Truth About Stool Microbiome Testing

Here’s what every parent needs to know up front: insurance does not cover stool microbiome testing. Why? Because it’s considered functional medicine. And functional medicine isn’t about prescribing quick fixes — it’s about getting to the root cause so you actually heal.

 

That doesn’t make insurance companies or big pharma money, so they’ve chosen not to cover it. Even in cases where this testing could change a child’s life, families are left to pay out of pocket.

 

And yes — it’s an investment. Depending on the lab, these tests can run from a few hundred dollars to just over $1,000.

 

But let’s put that in perspective:

  • Families regularly spend thousands on Disney trips, sports gear, or holiday toys that kids forget about in weeks.

  • This? This is your child’s health, growth, and future. It’s not just about them staying stuck on 5–10 foods for years. When gut issues go unaddressed, it can show up as:

    • Mood swings and emotional outbursts

    • Trouble focusing and learning in school

    • Sleep struggles and constant fatigue

    • Behavioral challenges that make daily life harder for everyone

    • Poor nutrition and gut imbalance can increase inflammation, weaken immune regulation, and set the stage for chronic issues later in life.

  • There is no better investment than helping your child thrive.

I’ve worked with families who did all the right steps — saw the GI, saw the allergist, ran every covered test — only to be told, “Everything looks fine.” But everything was not fine. Their child was still constipated, still exhausted, still gagging at the table, still terrified of new foods.

 

It wasn’t until we ran stool microbiome testing that the real picture came into focus. Suddenly we could see the overgrowth of harmful bacteria, the missing beneficial microbes, or the imbalances that explained exactly why their child craved only carbs or avoided proteins. With that information, we could finally create a plan that worked — not just shooting in the dark anymore.

 

What Stool Microbiome Tests Actually Cover

These at-home stool tests don’t diagnose disease. That’s still the role of your pediatric GI or allergist. What they do is give us a detailed snapshot of how your child’s gut is functioning every single day — insights that traditional medicine simply doesn’t provide.

 

Think of it like running a “report card” on your child’s digestive system. A good stool microbiome test can show us:

  • Digestive strength – Is your child actually breaking down food properly? We can see enzyme output (like pancreatic elastase), fat digestion, and whether nutrients are being absorbed efficiently. Poor digestion often explains why kids avoid protein, vegetables, or high-fiber foods — their bodies can’t handle them comfortably.

  • Inflammation and immune activity – Markers like calprotectin and secretory IgA tell us if the gut lining is inflamed, if the immune system is overactive, or if the body is struggling to defend itself. This matters because a constantly irritated gut can make eating painful and fuel food refusal.

  • Pathogens and parasites – The test can detect hidden parasites, worms, and even bacteria like H. pylori that standard stool panels sometimes miss. These are often the “silent saboteurs” behind chronic stomachaches, reflux, or low appetite.

  • Yeast and fungal overgrowth – Overgrowth of Candida and other yeasts can drive intense carb and sugar cravings. If your child “only eats crackers, bread, and pasta,” this is often part of the reason.

  • Bacterial balance – The test doesn’t just tell us what bacteria are present; it shows us if they’re in the right balance. Too much of the wrong strain or too little of the beneficial ones can shift appetite, cravings, and even mood.

  • Metabolites and functional markers – Some tests report on short-chain fatty acids, bile acids, and detox enzymes (like beta-glucuronidase). These reveal how well the gut is producing the byproducts that regulate energy, immunity, and even brain chemistry.

 

In other words: stool microbiome testing pulls back the curtain on why your child eats the way they do. It shows us whether the gut is inflamed, underpowered, out of balance, or overwhelmed by microbes that feed picky eating cycles.

 

We never use these tests to replace medical care — but we use them to connect the dots when a GI or allergist says “everything looks normal,” yet your child is still eating fewer than 10 foods and struggling every day. This missing layer of insight often explains exactly why progress has stalled — and gives us a roadmap for change.

The Two Main Stool Microbiome Tests for Kids

Right now, the two most popular and clinically useful stool microbiome tests are:

  1. Tiny Health – Designed specifically with children in mind, it provides incredibly detailed insights at the strain level (the most precise view available).

  2. GI-MAP (Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory) – A more clinically oriented test that reports on microbes plus functional gut markers that tie directly to digestion, inflammation, and immune activity.

Both tests give us information we can’t get from a pediatric GI or allergist. Which one we recommend often depends on your child’s age, symptoms, and your goals.

Tiny Health vs. GI-MAP: A Quick Comparison

Feature

Tiny Health

GI-MAP

Technology

Shotgun metagenomics (deep sequencing – most advanced)

qPCR (quantitative DNA testing)

Best for

Babies, toddlers, young kids, or families wanting strain-level detail on the microbiome

Children with more complex GI/feeding issues, suspected pathogens, or need for functional markers

What it shows

Strain-level diversity, missing/beneficial bacteria, balance of gut community, diet/early life influences

Levels of bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites; markers of inflammation (calprotectin), immunity (sIgA), digestion (elastase), detox enzymes

Cravings/behavior insights

Yes — helps explain carb/sugar cravings, low veggie/protein acceptance based on microbial balance

Indirectly, by showing pathogens/imbalances + gut function that may drive picky eating

Actionable next steps

Targeted probiotics, prebiotics, and foods to rebuild gut balance

Clinical nutrition + coordination with pediatrician (e.g., if H. pylori or parasites are detected)

Cost

~$250–$350

~$400–$1,000 (varies by lab and provider)

Insurance coverage

❌ Not covered

❌ Not covered

How Stool Microbiome Tests Differ from GI or Allergist Testing

By now, you can probably see the pattern:

  • Medical specialists (GI, allergist) are trained to look for disease. Their tests ask black-and-white questions: Is there inflammation? Is there celiac? Is there EoE? Is there a true allergy? If the answer is no, you’re told, “Everything looks fine.”

  • Stool microbiome testing, on the other hand, looks at the gray area — the day-to-day function of your child’s gut. Is digestion working properly? Are the right bacteria thriving, or is yeast/parasite overgrowth hijacking cravings? Is the gut lining calm, or constantly irritated?

That’s a completely different set of questions — and for many families, it’s the missing piece that finally explains why their child is stuck.

 

Here’s the key difference:

  • Medical testing rules out disease (vital and necessary).

  • Microbiome testing explains why picky eating persists even after disease is ruled out.

And that’s why we use microbiome tests inside our program:

  • To personalize nutrition (the right fibers, prebiotics, or probiotics for your child’s unique gut).

  • To track progress (seeing the gut shift as your child learns to eat more foods).

  • To bridge the gap between “nothing’s wrong” medically and “something is still clearly off” at the table.

We never use stool tests in place of your child’s doctor. But we do use them to connect the dots that medical testing often leaves unanswered — and to give parents a roadmap that finally makes sense.

 

Why Testing Matters From the Start

One of the biggest lessons we’ve learned working with families is this: gut issues are often sneaky. Sometimes the red flags are obvious — reflux, constipation, eczema, chronic belly pain. Other times, there’s nothing glaring at all. But months later, after hitting wall after wall with food progress, we discover the gut was the hidden roadblock all along.

 

This is why, in our ideal world, stool microbiome testing happens up front, as part of the very first phase of our plan. Starting with testing means we don’t waste time guessing. We can target the right foods, fibers, or probiotics right away, instead of stumbling through trial and error.

 

The Reality: When Parents Hesitate

We also know stool testing is not cheap. Parents hear “a few hundred to a thousand dollars” and understandably hesitate — especially when insurance won’t cover it. Many also don’t fully understand the gut connection yet (which is why we write pieces like this and talk about it on our podcast).

 

So, here’s the honest truth:

  • We can still make progress without stool testing. We’ve helped plenty of kids expand their diets using structured exposure, sensory supports, and family mealtime strategies.

  • But progress is often slower and more frustrating. Without gut data, it’s like working in the dark. We may hit blocks we can’t explain until we eventually circle back to gut testing.

 

When We Strongly Insist on Testing

There are cases where we know from the start that stool testing isn’t optional. If your child has multiple gut or immune red flags — things like reflux, constipation, belly pain, rashes, eczema, sleep struggles, or severe food refusal — we’ll tell you plainly: we don’t expect to see good progress until we have this information.

 

Even in cases without obvious symptoms, gut issues can still be the sneaky driver of extreme picky eating. And in those situations, families often look back and say, “I wish we had just done the testing right away — it would have saved us months of frustration.”

We can support families with or without gut testing. But if you want to see faster, smoother progress — and avoid the frustrating setbacks so many families experience — stool testing is one of the smartest investments you can make at the start.

 

Which Test Should Parents Start With?

One of the most common questions we hear from families is: “Where do we even begin?” The answer depends on your child’s symptoms. Think of it like building a ladder: we want to rule out urgent medical issues first, then explore the gut’s deeper layers if progress stalls.

 

✅ Start with a GI or Allergist if Your Child Has Red Flags

If your child shows alarm symptoms, begin with medical specialists. These include:

  • Ongoing belly pain or reflux

  • Unexplained weight loss or growth faltering

  • Blood in the stool or chronic diarrhea

  • Trouble swallowing or gagging/vomiting with multiple textures

  • Obvious allergic reactions (hives, wheeze, swelling, vomiting after eating)

👉 These situations need disease-level testing (IBD, EoE, celiac disease, true food allergies). A pediatric GI or allergist can perform biopsies, endoscopies, or allergy challenges to confirm or rule out serious conditions. These are the non-negotiables.

 

✅ Consider a Microbiome Test if Your Child Is “Just Stuck”

If your child doesn’t have red flags but is still stuck in extreme picky eating, stool microbiome testing can be the missing piece. Signs this path may be best include:

  • Eats fewer than 15–20 foods but “seems healthy” otherwise

  • Struggles with constipation, eczema, rashes, or frequent colds

  • Has intense carb/sugar cravings and avoids proteins or vegetables

  • Experiences sleep issues, mood swings, or anxiety tied to food

👉 In these cases, medical tests usually come back normal — yet parents know something still isn’t right. This is where microbiome testing (Tiny Health or GI-MAP) shines, because it reveals imbalances and gut function that medical testing doesn’t measure.

 

✅ When In Doubt: A Combined Approach

Sometimes families choose to do both:

  • GI/Allergist testing for peace of mind (and insurance coverage).

  • Microbiome testing to create a personalized roadmap for nutrition, probiotics, and food expansion.

This layered approach ensures nothing is missed and avoids months of “hitting walls” if gut issues are quietly driving the picky eating cycle.

 

By now you can see why the gut is such a critical — and often overlooked — piece of extreme picky eating. This is exactly why we built our Premium Roadmap: to give parents a clear, step-by-step plan without the trial and error. 👉 Start today.

FAQs Parents Ask Us

❓ Who orders and interprets the stool microbiome test?

We work with a trusted provider who can order and interpret stool microbiome tests (Tiny Health or GI-MAP). We’ve collaborated with them many times, and families consistently find their guidance accurate and actionable. This way you’re not left staring at a confusing lab report — we walk you through exactly what it means for your child and how to apply it.

 

❓ Is the cost of testing included in your program?

Yes — if you enroll in our Premium Roadmap, the cost of stool microbiome testing is included. We build it into the plan from the start, so there are no surprises.

If you choose the Basic Roadmap, we start with a full intake and recommendations, then give you the option to add gut testing later. Many families begin here, then upgrade once they see how central the gut can be to their child’s picky eating struggles.

 

❓ Do you work with our child’s doctor?

We would love to! Unfortunately, many doctors don’t always see the need to collaborate with feeding therapists or functional providers, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t important. Accurate communication between specialists, pediatricians, and therapists is what truly moves the needle for kids.

We encourage all families to share test results with their pediatrician, GI, or allergist — and whenever possible, we provide summaries or notes that can be shared between providers so everyone is on the same page.

 

❓ How do we incorporate your recommendations into real life?

That’s where our Roadmap program is different. Instead of giving you a generic list of “gut health foods” your child won’t eat, we:

  • Start with their current diet and identify nutrient gaps.

  • Show you how to add gut support into foods they already accept.

  • Create a phased plan that works alongside feeding therapy so progress feels safe and sustainable.

You don’t just walk away with lab results — you leave with a step-by-step strategy tailored to your child.

 

❓ Can we still work with you if our doctor doesn’t believe gut testing is necessary?

Yes. Many families come to us after hearing, “Everything looks normal” from their doctor, even though their child is still struggling. That’s exactly why our program exists — to connect the dots between “no disease” and “still not thriving.”

We’ll never replace your pediatrician or GI, but we will give you the missing insights and plan you need to finally see progress.

Practical Strategies to Support Gut Health (Our Roadmap Approach)

Here’s the good news: even if your child only eats 5–10 foods, there are still ways to support their gut health. The key is not to throw out a list of “superfoods” and hope for the best, but to look at your child’s actual diet and make the right changes in the right order.

 

That’s exactly what we do in our Roadmap program.

Instead of handing you a one-size-fits-all plan, we:

 

1. Start With a Nutrient Gap Analysis

We look at the safe foods your child currently eats and identify what’s missing (fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals). From there, we figure out which gut-friendly nutrients we can realistically weave in — without overwhelming your child.

 

Example: If a child lives on bread and pasta, we may start with gentle prebiotic fiber that can be added invisibly, rather than jumping straight to beans or broccoli.

 

2. Create Bridge Foods That Feel Safe

Extreme picky eaters won’t suddenly accept sauerkraut or kefir — and we don’t expect them to. Instead, we identify “bridge foods” that look, taste, or feel like their safe foods, but add just a bit more gut support.

Example: Using a smoothie pouch they already love, but blending in a half teaspoon of prebiotic powder, or switching from a cracker with zero fiber to one that offers a little more.

 

3. Swap Slowly, Not Suddenly

Processed snacks and sugary foods feed the wrong gut bacteria, but taking them away cold-turkey causes meltdowns and stress. We teach families how to swap gradually, so the child’s safe foods stay safe while the gut slowly shifts toward balance.

Example: Alternating between their go-to chicken nuggets and a cleaner brand, or keeping the same pasta shape but upgrading the ingredients step by step.

 

4. Pair Gut Support With Gentle Exposure

Gut work alone won’t expand a child’s diet — it has to be paired with feeding therapy strategies. That’s why our Roadmap combines gut health support and food exposure.

  • We teach you how to offer tiny, no-pressure exposures alongside safe foods.

  • We use sensory play, dips, and family-style serving to build curiosity and reduce fear.

  • As the gut calms, new foods become less scary — and progress happens faster.

 

5. Build a Custom Plan That Works in Real Life

No two picky eaters are the same. That’s why our Roadmap builds a personalized plan that considers:

  • Your child’s current food list

  • Your family’s routines and food budget

  • Lab data (if stool testing is included)

This way, the plan isn’t just theoretical — it’s realistic and doable in your kitchen.

Why Gut Testing Matters (But Isn’t the Only Piece)

Changing the gut alone can sometimes unlock progress — if it’s the only issue.

But here’s the reality: when gut issues have persisted for months or years, they rarely exist in isolation. A disrupted gut often leads to sensory aversions, oral-motor struggles, and mindset challenges around food.

 

That means we have to work through those layers too. And the reverse is true: if you only focus on sensory, oral-motor, or mindset without addressing the gut, progress usually stalls. You can do all the food play and exposure in the world, but if your child’s gut is inflamed, imbalanced, or uncomfortable, they won’t feel safe enough to move forward.

 

At Foodology, we think of the gut as one of the four pillars we look at when supporting children with extreme picky eating. It’s almost always at least one prong of the problem — which is why we encourage parents to get stool testing done upfront.

 

Because here’s what we see over and over again:

  • Parents who cover all their bases early make the fastest, most lasting progress.

  • Parents who delay gut testing often end up circling back months later, frustrated that they’ve spent time and money spinning their wheels on trial-and-error strategies.

 

If you’re going to invest your time, energy, and money into helping your child, do it the right way the first time. Rule out the hidden gut barriers that could be slowing everything down, so every other piece — sensory, oral-motor, mindset — can finally click into place.

 

✨ That’s how we help families move from “stuck” to “thriving.”

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Families come to us after spending thousands on piecemeal therapy or cheaper online programs that never worked — not because those providers didn’t care, but because they weren’t looking at the full picture. At Foodology, we combine the science (testing, data, root-cause digging) with the art (family dynamics, sensory strategies, mindset shifts) to finally move the needle forward.

 

If you’ve read this and thought, “Wow… I’m probably missing this piece of the puzzle,” then I can assure you: your next stop is our Premium Roadmap. This is where we get gut testing on the table right away, alongside a full feeding and sensory evaluation, so you finally have all the data you need to move forward.

 

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Still unsure how big a role the gut is playing, even after reading this? That’s okay. In that case, we recommend starting with a Basic Roadmap. From there, we’ll guide you based on what we see — and if gut testing looks critical, you’ll have the option to add it on without losing momentum.

 

Because here’s the thing: at Foodology, we look at all four pillars of feeding — gut health, sensory processing, oral-motor skills, and mindset. If one is weak, the whole system struggles. Gut health is often the hidden pillar parents overlook, and that’s why starting with testing (or at least screening for it early) makes such a difference.

 

We’ve made it as easy as possible:

  • The Premium Roadmap can be split into two payments, or you can choose a flexible option like Klarna if you prefer to spread the cost over time.

  • And here’s the truth — parents often hesitate when it comes to out-of-pocket testing, yet don’t blink at $100 for a haircut, $300 for a purse, or $500 for a new bike. But your child’s health and future? That’s priceless.

 

If you’re ready to stop guessing, stop spinning your wheels, and finally cover all the bases upfront, we’d love to walk this journey with you.

 

✨ The families who take this step with us are the ones who see the fastest, most lasting changes.

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