About Us
The Qualicentric Diet
Science-backed nutrition support for every family
After more than a decade buried in nutrition research; including a Ph.D. spent geeking out on kids’ portion sizes and how parents shape them; I’m bringing all that science straight to your family table. Because let’s be honest: mealtimes can feel like a battlefield. But they don’t have to be. I turn research into real-life, practical tips that make feeding your mealtimes simpler, calmer, and way more enjoyable.
My name is Dr. Lena Acolatse, and my team and I can’t wait to help you swap the mealtime chaos for moments that actually feel good. Are you ready to bring the joy back to family meals?
At The Qualicentic Diet, our vision is to make family nutrition accessible to all families, and to help parents and carers make healthy choices for the whole family. Keeping your family healthy and fed can feel overwhelming sometimes, we make family food choices simple, easing the decision burden for parents and carers.
We understand that every family is different, so we work with you to decide what your family or individual needs are and develop a nutrition plan uniquely tailored to you.
About The Founder
Dr. Lena Acolatse is a global health and nutrition expert with over a decade of experience designing and leading impactful child feeding and nutrition initiatives across Africa and the UK. With a Ph.D. in Nutrition and a background in public health and rural development, Lena has worked at the forefront of research and program delivery that improves the nutritional wellbeing of children and families.
Her work spans diverse contexts—from evaluating school feeding programs in Ghana and promoting healthier food choices in Zambian schools, to conducting cutting-edge research on child portion sizes and brain development in early childhood in the UK and Gambia. Lena brings a unique blend of scientific rigor, cultural sensitivity, and practical experience to every project, ensuring that interventions are evidence-based and community-informed.
Through partnerships with NGOs, government bodies, and international organizations, she has consistently advanced child nutrition outcomes by leveraging data, behavioural insights, and local engagement. Lena is passionate about translating research into tools and strategies that empower parents, children, educators, and policymakers to nourish children better—from infancy through adolescence.
Take charge of your nutrition today
Science-backed nutrition support for every family