Nutrition is not one-size-fits-all, and true science never stands still. My coaching combines rigorous nutritional science, an openness to evolving research, and real-world practical advice tailored uniquely to your life.
Whether you are navigating weight loss (with or without GLP-1 medications), going through menopause, or optimising your overall health, you don't have to live on bland food or isolate yourself from family meals. Everything is backed by over 300 delicious recipes from my kitchen at The Lean Cook.
You deserve an approach that honours how your body actually works, stays on top of current medical evidence, and fits realistically into your life.
I hold a Level 5 Diploma in Advanced Nutritional Science (Full with Honours) from MNU. Every calculation, macronutrient ratio, and protocol is rooted in clinical biochemistry and human physiology—not social media hype, influencer fads, or pseudo-scientific detoxes.
Nutritional science is dynamic, not dogmatic. As clinical trials emerge on GLP-1 medications, perimenopause hormone interactions, gut microbiome diversity, and female athletic performance, I actively update my practice with the latest peer-reviewed consensus so you always receive cutting-edge guidance.
A nutrition plan is useless if it falls apart the moment you leave your kitchen. My advice is grounded in real-world feasibility: normal supermarket staples, batch cooking, family dinners everyone loves, and strategies to enjoy holidays, eating out, and drinks without guilt or derailment.
You are a unique human being, not a cookie-cutter calculation. Your schedule, work stress, food preferences, metabolic history, and psychology dictate the strategy. We work together collaboratively, adapting your plan as your life evolves.
No cookie-cutter templates or impossible restrictions. Every plan is bespoke, grounded in science, and built around your genuine daily life.
Lose fat while fiercely protecting your lean muscle mass and metabolic rate. Specialised nutritional protocols for clients taking GLP-1 medications (such as Wegovy, Mounjaro, etc.) to prevent muscle loss, manage nausea, and build lifelong habits—as well as non-medicated sustainable fat loss.
Learn About Weight Loss CoachingHormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause can impact body composition, energy, mood, and sleep. We focus on muscle preservation, bone density, visceral fat management, and brain health through nutrient-dense real food that keeps you thriving.
Explore Menopause SupportReclaim a peaceful relationship with food. Optimise your gut health, support cardiovascular markers and blood glucose, and learn how to eat out with friends and family without anxiety, deprivation, or guilt.
Discover Nutrition for HealthMost nutrition plans fail because they ask you to eat tasteless, repetitive meals that isolate you from your family.
As an Italian home cook and mum of twins, food is central to my family life. That's why every client I work with has direct access to recipes from my platform, The Lean Cook™.
From vibrant curries and slow-cooked Mexican picadillo burritos to fakeaway kebabs and guilt-free pancakes, you will enjoy real meals that your whole family will eagerly eat around the kitchen table.
Real change happens when you have tailored support and realistic expectations.
"I liked Nella’s approach to nutrition and eating—sensible and tasty choices focusing on real food. Nella’s approach is very open and flexible which led to an individualised plan for me. I’m seeing results, not only in weight loss, but also in my body shape, nutrition knowledge and sustainable strategies."
"Nella helped me with my issues over tracking. I seemed to crack my hang ups... And bingo! Not only did I get more definition, but the scales moved down too. If you are doubtful if an online nutritionist can help, I would say wholeheartedly yes."
"I have lost weight but more importantly 2 belt notches, and I am wearing shirts that before I would burst buttons open and now they feel roomy. This is progress and a long term change that I will keep following. Thanks for steering me down the right path!"
Clear, straightforward answers before we begin.
Yes, absolutely. GLP-1 medications suppress appetite, but they do not automatically teach you what to eat. Without nutritional guidance, up to 40% of the weight lost can come from vital lean muscle mass rather than fat. I provide specific nutritional coaching to protect muscle, prevent nutrient deficiencies, manage digestive symptoms, and build lasting real-food habits so you aren't reliant on medications forever.
Never. As a mum of twin boys, I know that preparing two different dinners every evening is completely unsustainable. My philosophy centres on delicious family meals, batch cooking, and simple ingredient portion adjustments that satisfy everyone at the table.
MNU is widely recognised as the gold standard in evidence-based nutrition education in the UK and internationally. Graduating with a Level 5 Diploma (Full with Honours) means my guidance is rigorously backed by clinical scientific research—not social media fads or extreme, one-size-fits-all diets.
All consultations are conducted online via video call to offer maximum flexibility, wherever you are based. Ongoing support is handled through structured check-ins and direct messaging via WhatsApp, ensuring you have steady guidance whenever real-life challenges or questions arise.
Let’s have a quick, relaxed conversation about where you are and what you want to achieve. No pressure, no hard sell, and no judgement.
