Hello and welcome!
I’m Anita, an award-winning registered nutritionist, internationally published health writer and author, and a former British Bodybuilding Champion.
My mission is to make nutrition simple, evidence-based and practical — turning complex science into clear, actionable advice you can trust. Whether you’re an athlete, a coach, or simply looking to feel your best, I’m here to help you eat better and perform stronger.
About me
With over 30 years of experience in the field, I specialise in sport and exercise nutrition, helping people of all levels fuel their performance, optimise recovery, and stay healthy for life.
I’m accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) and have written 30 books on nutrition and fitness, including the best-selling The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition, now in its 9th edition and widely recommended on nutrition courses around the world.
My Books
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The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition
The definitive practical handbook for athletes, coaches, and active individuals seeking a competitive edge through evidence-based nutrition.
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The Vegetarian Athlete's Cookbook
Over 100 easy, nutrient-packed vegetarian and vegan recipes to help you build muscle, boost performance, and reach your fitness goals — all without meat.
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The Runner's Cookbook
The ultimate nutrition guide for runners, featuring over 100 delicious recipes and expert advice to help you fuel and prepare for everything from 5Ks to ultramarathons.
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The Vegan Athlete's Cookbook
Exciting, nutritious and flavour-packed vegan recipes, carefully designed to provide the key nutrients you need to train effectively, recover well, and perform at your best.
How you can work with me
Content writing
Presentations
1-1 Consultations
Latest Blog Posts
Latest Recipes
What other people are saying…
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“Our bestselling and highly regarded author, Anita is cherished and respected by the fitness community for her clear, user-friendly books, which are essential reads for all sport and fitness professionals.”
Charlotte Croft, Editorial Director, Bloomsbury Publishing
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‘Anita is brilliant at making nutrition stories fascinating reading Well researched, well written advice delivered on time every month for her regular Good Housekeeping column.’
Julie Powell, Health Director, Good Housekeeping magazine
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Anita’s knowledge and presentation skills have made her an outstanding asset to the stage shows at the Virgin Money London Marathon and Prudential RideLondon expo’s. She delivers up-to-date, practical nutrition advice to the participants of our endurance running and cycling events in a way that is truly engaging and easy to understand at the same time
Dani Nimmock, Head of Exhibitions, London Marathon Events
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Anita’s combination of up to date thinking and common sense approach to nutrition has resulted in an improvement to our swimmers’ performance in training and competition.
Lee Spindlow, Chief Coach, Guildford City Swimming Club