The 10 Best Influencers for Nutrition

Part of the Social Media #Influencers Series, an ongoing listicle series of food-related influencers.

Hazel Wallace, BSc , MBBCh – The Food Medic

Website: https://thefoodmedic.co.uk/
Social Media Handles:
- - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefoodmedic/ (23,736 followers)
  - Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefoodmedic (23.5k)
  - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefoodmedic/ (343k followers)
  - Youtube: http://bit.ly/2vtVu2N (12,730 subscribers)
Hashtags: thefoodmedic
Bio/how she became involved in health and nutrition: Hazel began The Food Medic in 2012, when she was still a medical student in the UK. During her studies, she had noticed there was a gap in the medical curriculum for how nutrition and lifestyle affect health. She now considers herself part of the “new generation” of doctors who consider how to maximize health through lifestyle and preventative measures, such as food, physical activity, sleep, stress management, and our social connections. She is the resident online doctor for Women’s Health and a columnist for Psychologies magazine, a bestselling author of two health books, a podcast host, and an active public speaker. (The Food Medic)
What she talks about: Delicious recipes, short workout routines, and health tips and #inspiration. (SCMP)
Where she’s currently based: London, England
Organization mission/personal slogan: “The mission to improve health through prevention and lifestyle intervention is no longer just important, it is essential.” (The Food Medic)
How she makes money: Revenues from blog posts, book sales, public appearances, and brand collaborations. Hazel continues to work as a locum doctor in London between surgical and medical departments. (The Food Medic)
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McKel Kooienga, MS, RDN, LDN – Nutrition Stripped

Website: https://nutritionstripped.com/
Social Media Handles:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NutritionStripped/ (72,295 followers)
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/mckelhill (16.3k)
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutritionstripped/ (341k followers)
- Youtube: http://bit.ly/2DyC8yg (17,025 subscribers)
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nutritionstripped/ (53,841 followers)
Hashtags: nutritionstripped, nutritionstrippedsociety, nutritionstrippedcookbook
Bio/how she became involved in health and nutrition: McKel Hill has spent her entire career studying nutrition. She decided to start her own practice and blog after several rounds of clinically-based jobs began to feel more like routine than passion. Since starting her blog, McKel has been internationally recognized and featured in publications including Today’s Dietitian, Oprah.com, Bon Appetit, Thrive, Women’s Health Magazine, SELF, Shape, Glamour, and many more. (Nutrition Stripped) (Career Contessa)
What she talks about: Healthy recipes, selfcare, lifestyle, and nutrition articles.
Where she’s currently based: Nashville, Tennessee
Organization mission/personal slogan: “To help people turn daily practices and actions into long-term habits that improve your health.” (Nutrition Stripped)
How she makes money: Nutrition Stripped sells proprietary products such as online education programs, merchandise, online coaching sessions, and exclusive memberships. The blog also collaborates and partners with health brands that align with her values.
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Rachel Paul, RD, PhD – The College Nutritionist

Website: https://www.collegenutritionist.com/
Social Media Handles:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegenutritionist (331k followers)
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/CollegeNTRN/ (4,150 followers)
Hashtags: collegenutritionist
Bio/how she became involved in health and nutrition: Rachel completed her undergraduate degree, master’s degree, and dietetic internship (to become a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist) at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Remembering her own struggles to stay healthy as a student, she began The College Nutritionist in 2013 in order to help college students build lifelong healthy habits. She has been featured in Buzzfeed, Cosmopolitan, Huffington Post, and more.
What she talks about: Healthy recipes and meal prepping for busy people.
Where she’s currently based: New York City, NY
Organization mission/personal slogan: “My nutrition mantra is intuitive and practical – listen to your body, eat the foods you love, and incorporate health along the way.” (The College Nutritionist)
How she makes money: Selling her online weight-loss program, Best Body, Happiest Life and weight-loss coaching (which includes weekly or bi-weekly consulting sessions, both online and in person)
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May Zhu, MBA, RDN – Nutrition Happens

Website: http://www.nutritionhappens.com/
Social Media Handles:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nutritionhappens/ (304 followers)
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/nutritionhapps (456 followers)
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutritionhappens/ (39.4k followers)
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/nutritionhappen/ (534 followers)
Hashtags: nutritionhappens
Bio/how she became involved in health and nutrition: Growing up, May was greatly influenced by her grandmother, a pediatrician and health enthusiast. In college, May started out on the pre-dental track but quickly switched to dietetics, her true passion. She now holds a Bachelors of Science degree in food Science, nutrition and dietetics from Clemson University, and her food blog has been featured in publications such as Self, Clean Eating, MindBodyGreen, Buzzfeed, and more.
What she talks about: Realistic healthy lifestyle tips and nutritious recipes.
Where she’s currently based: Chicago, Illinois
Organization mission/personal slogan: “I personally believe in consuming a whole foods, nourishing, and nutrient-dense diet — one that includes dark chocolate and bread bowls. And honey-sweetened mint juleps. Because real talk, nutrition happens when you’re a food lover too.” (Nutrition Happens)
How she makes money: In addition to blogging and collaborating with health-focused brands, May provides nutrition consultations and wellness workshops.
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Mia Syn MS, RDN – Nutrition by Mia

Website: https://nutritionbymia.com/
Social Media Handles:
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/nutritionbymia (1,894 followers)
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/nutritionbymia (6,447 followers)
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutritionbymia/?hl=en
  (84.5k followers)
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nutritionbymia/ (513 followers)
Hashtags: nutritionbymia
Bio/how she became involved in health and nutrition: Having been influenced by her former journalism professor, Michael Pollan, Mia began investigating food science and nutrition. She holds an MS in human nutrition from Columbia University, a BS in nutritional science physiology and metabolism from UC Berkeley, and completed more than 1200 hours of supervised practice in clinical nutrition before earning her Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential. She currently runs her blog and hosts Good Food Friday on ABC Charleston. (Nutrition by Mia)
What she talks about: Healthy recipes, no-nonsense nutrition guides, and meal plans.
Where she’s currently based: Charleston, South Carolina
Organization mission/personal slogan: “[Making] content [that] serves as a healthy lifestyle resource for millions of television viewers and readers around the globe.” (Nutrition by Mia)
How she makes money: In addition to blogging, Mia is a media personality who provides nutritional consulting and contributes to columns on nutrition, food, and lifestyle. (Nutrition by Mia)
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Kelly LeVeque – Be Well by Kelly

Website: https://bewellbykelly.com/
Social Media Handles:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/bewellbykelly (5,532 followers)
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bewellbykelly/ (320k followers)
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/BeWellbyKelly/ (10,621 followers)
Hashtags: bewellbykelly
Bio/how she became involved in health and nutrition: Before starting her health consulting business, Kelly worked as a sales specialist for Fortune 500 companies like J&J, Stryker, and Hologic. Then with the encouragement of her friends, she decided to turn her lifelong passion for nutrition into a career. She completed post graduate nutrition courses at UCLA and Berkeley and has built a following of thousands of dedicated readers. She has also privately consulted with celebrities such as Jessica Alba, Jennifer Garner, Kate Walsh, and Chelsea Handler. (Downshiftology) (Be Well by Kelly) (LinkedIn)
What she talks about: Recipes and holistic nutrition lifestyle tips.
Where she’s currently based: Los Angeles, California
Organization mission/personal slogan: “My food philosophy is all about eating to turn off hunger hormones, learning to elongate your blood sugar curve and fueling up on whole foods that fight inflammation. My clients are taught to ditch the diet along with “eat and do not eat lists” and are instead empowered to enrich their meals with nourishing foods.” (Downshiftology)
How she makes money: Kelly is a nutritional consultant, author, and a regular contributor to numerous health, wellness and lifestyle publications.
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Sarah Britton, CNP – My New Roots

Website: https://www.mynewroots.org/site/
Social Media Handles:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyNewRoots/ (162,779 followers)
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mynewroots/?hl=en (370k followers)
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mynewroots/ (47,044 followers)
Hashtags: mynewroots
Bio/how she became involved in health and nutrition: Having graduated from the Institute of Holistic Nutrition in Toronto, Canada, Sarah is a holistic nutritionist and certified nutritional practitioner (CNP). She also spent a year working on an organic farm in the US and saw for herself what impact diet and exercise has on our bodies. She started her blog in 2007, while she was living in Copenhagen, to share her knowledge of holistic nutrition and plant-based living with a wider audience. After living in Copenhagen for nine years, Sarah returned to Toronto in 2017. She has written two cookbooks, My New Roots and Naturally Nourished. (My New Roots) (Deliciously Ella)
What she talks about: Plant-based recipes and lifestyle, holistic nutrition.
Where she’s currently based: Toronto, Canada
Organization mission/personal slogan: “My food philosophy is this: I don’t like labels. They force a person to define themselves with very rigid terms, and beat themselves up if they suddenly eat something that doesn’t fit that definition. I know I never want to have to label what ‘kind’ of diet I subscribe to. Being dogmatic about anything, for me, just doesn’t work. Being flexible does.” (My New Roots)
How she makes money: Teaching cooking classes, workshops and lectures, cookbook sales, hosting her video series, participating in brand partnerships and collaborations, and writing recipes for other publications. (My New Roots)
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Dr. Joshua Wolrich, MBB, MRCS – Dr Joshua Wolrich

Website: Currently under construction
Social Media Handles:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJoshuaWolrich/ (1,880 followers)
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshuaWolrich (417 followers)
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjoshuawolrich/ (155k followers)
Hashtags: drjoshuawolrich, nutribollocks
Bio/how he became involved in health and nutrition: While studying as a surgical trainee in the UK, Joshua’s hectic schedule began affecting his health. He fell into eating irregular meals, snacking, and overeating. He knew he was setting a bad example for his patients, so he decided to overhaul his diet. He used Instagram as an accountability tool under the username “@unfattening.” Within six months, Joshua lost 14 pounds. A little over a year later, he ran his first half-marathon. Today, he has rebranded himself under the name “@drjoshuawolrich” and is dedicated to helping others improve their relationship with food – no restriction or calorie counting necessary! (Men’s Health) (Short Awards)
What he talks about: Intuitive eating and challenging “nutribollocks” – Josh’s term for misleading nutritional information spread by unqualified social media influencers.
Where he’s currently based: London, England
Organization mission/personal slogan: Identify your disordered eating. Improve your relationship with food. Fighting weight stigma and calling out “nutribollocks.”
How he makes money: In addition to being an influencer, Joshua works as a medical doctor in the UK.
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Alexis Joseph, MS, RD, LDN – Hummus Sapien

Website: https://www.hummusapien.com/
Social Media Handles:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hummusapien/ (19,653 followers)
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hummusapien/ (69.3k followers)
Hashtags: hummusapien
Bio/how she became involved in health and nutrition: Alexis is a registered dietitian with a master’s degree in clinical nutrition from Ohio State University. After graduating, she launched her blog in 2011 with no intention of making money from it. Three years later, Hummusapien grew to become one of the most viewed dietitian-authored blogs on the web. She also co-owns Alchemy, an innovative health food restaurant. Her work has been featured in Forbes, The Huffington Post, CNN, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health, Fitness, Self, Elle, Prevention, and Shape Magazine. (LinkedIn) (Hummus Sapien)
What she talks about: Health, wellness, and nutritional education.
Where she’s currently based: Columbus, Ohio
Organization mission/personal slogan: “I’m a fierce believer in joy, in seeing the world, in salted dark chocolate, in sarcasm, in diversity, in the power of passion, in confidence, in BALANCE, in living a life of purpose, in inspiring others to embrace their best self, and in making healthy damn delicious.” (Hummus Sapien)
How she makes money: In addition to blogging and co-owning Alchemy, Alexis collaborates with numerous food brands. Her services include but are not limited to: recipe development, spokesperson and ambassadorship, food photography, video creation, consulting, social media sharing, branded editorials and contributions, and more. (Hummus Sapien)
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Megan Rossi, RD, APD – The Gut Health Doctor

Website: https://theguthealthdoctor.com/
Social Media Handles:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theguthealthdoctor/ (5,883 followers)
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheGutHealthDoc (10k followers)
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theguthealthdoctor/?hl=en (103k followers)
Hashtags: theguthealthdoctor
Bio/how she became involved in health and nutrition: Dr Megan Rossi is a registered dietitian with a PhD in synbiotic therapy in kidney disease from the The University of Queensland, Australia. During her studies and her years working as a clinical dietician, Rossi grew frustrated that the general public was not aware of the cutting-edge research in nutrition and health science. She started her social media journey in order to correct widespread misunderstandings about gut health. In addition to blogging, Rossi conducts nutritional research at King’s College London and founded The Gut Health Clinic, a team of gut-specialist dietitians, in London. Her first book, The Gut Health Doctor, will be published later in 2019. (The Gut Health Doctor) (LinkedIn)
What she talks about: Science-backed information on gut health and nutrition.
Where she’s currently based: London, England
Organization mission/personal slogan: Feeding you the latest news on gut health. Science-based. Easy to digest.
How she makes money: In addition to blogging, Rossi conducts research at King’s College, works with private patients at The Gut Health Clinic and as a health consultant for several companies. (The Gut Health Doctor)
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The 10 Best Influencers for Nutrition

Hazel Wallace, BSc , MBBCh – The Food Medic

McKel Kooienga, MS, RDN, LDN – Nutrition Stripped

Rachel Paul, RD, PhD – The College Nutritionist

May Zhu, MBA, RDN – Nutrition Happens

Mia Syn MS, RDN – Nutrition by Mia

Kelly LeVeque – Be Well by Kelly

Sarah Britton, CNP – My New Roots

Dr. Joshua Wolrich, MBB, MRCS – Dr Joshua Wolrich

Alexis Joseph, MS, RD, LDN – Hummus Sapien

Megan Rossi, RD, APD – The Gut Health Doctor

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