Therapeutic qualities of nutrition: consult with nutritionist, certified GAPS practitioner Silvija Ābele, PhD

Did you know that appropriate nutrition can help a child on the Autistic spectrum or child suffering from attention and hyperactivity deficit, or learning difficulties? Appropriate nutrition is exactly what nutritionist Silvija Ābele, PhD can provide a useful advice on to you.

Silvija Ābele works with families raising children with special needs and also other families that are looking for answers on how to make their child healthier. She can help families understand the cause of health problems, teach how to treat their health responsibly, and what to do to find physical and emotional comfort.

On 9 March, during Kids Expo Riga 2025, Silvija Ābele will provide free evidence-based consultations during individual and group sessions.

On Sunday, 9 March, there will be three lectures titled Nutrition for healthy development of infants and children. These lectures will take place at 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00. The length of each lecture is 30 minutes. Maximum capacity: 10 participants.

Meanwhile, individual consultations for parents with babies, children or teens will take place between 11:00 and 16:00 – nutritionist will consult parent in-between lectures.

Silvija Ābele, PhD is a nutritionist, the first certified GAPS (GAP – Gut and Psychology Syndrome) practitioner in Latvia has more 10-year long experience in the field. She has studied homeopathy. Her approach to human health is holistic – as a health professional, she prefers to work on all aspects of human health at the same time.

Silvija Ābele is the creator and chief contributor to www.curantur.lv health blog, has led the translation of several books, and is the author of three e-books. Translated books can be found on https://www.silvijaabele.com/veikals/. By the way, you can purchase these books for a special price also in person during Kids Expo Riga 2025.

Silvija Ābele has studied in depth low carbohydrate foods and their health benefits. Areas of special interest: how to assist children with autism spectre disorders, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder and learning difficulties. These areas are also the focus of Silvija Ābele’s master’s and doctoral thesis. She is also a mother of three adult children.

Silvija Ābele’s services:
• health and nutrition advice – if you want to look at your body as a single system to understand how you could improve your health
• GAPS nutrition training groups on Facebook. Currently there are 12 “Get your gut right – get healthy” or INTRO GAPS Challenge groups, and 6 groups in “Food for health” area or 3-month GAPS basic nutritional training
• lots of useful tips to give away – Silvija offers lectures and workshops on broad range of nutrition and health issues

Prior registration is mandatory!
List of consultations, workshops and registration links is available on the webpage: https://www.bt1.lv/kids-expo-riga/index.php?cat=5#partnews1

To register, click on the link to the topic of your interest, choose the time slot for the appointment and complete the registration form. When registering, please describe the topics you would like to discuss to give specialists an opportunity to prepare for the consultation.

All consultations and workshops are free for visitors with invitations or tickets to Kids Expo Riga 2025, and participants.

If you are not able to make it, please let us know in advance so that we can book other appointments.


You can follow Silvija Ābele’s work on:
• www.silvijaabele.com
• www.curantur.lv
• www.instagram.com/silvijaabele
• www.facebook.com/veseliba.uzturs