Anita Bean

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Hello and welcome!

I’m an award-winning registered nutritionist, internationally published health writer and author, and a former British Bodybuilding Champion. 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 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.

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About me

I’m an award-winning registered nutritionist, internationally published author, health writer, and former British Bodybuilding Champion. With over three decades of experience, I specialise in sport and exercise nutrition, combining scientific expertise with practical insight to help athletes of all levels enhance their performance, support recovery, and achieve their training goals. I'm passionate about translating evidence-based nutrition into clear, actionable strategies that make a real difference in both training and competition.

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My Books

  • Book cover titled 'The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition' by Anita Bean featuring a man in a black t-shirt drinking from a black sports bottle outdoors against a blue sky with white clouds and trees in the background.

    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 cover of a cookbook titled 'The Vegetarian Athlete's Cookbook' by Anita Bean, featuring photos of a bowl of soup, a salad, and a dessert cheesecake.

    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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  • Book cover for 'The Runner's Cookbook' by Anita Bean, featuring a picture of a woman and a man running outdoors at sunset, and images of healthy dishes: a stuffed sweet potato with avocado and beets, and a salad with falafel and cherry tomatoes.

    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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  • Book cover titled 'The Vegan Athlete’s Cookbook' by Anita Bean, featuring a plant-based burger with a chickpea patty, fresh vegetables, and a seeded bun on a wooden board.

    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.

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How you can work with me

Content Writing

I’m passionate about communicating nutrition in a clear, engaging and accessible way. With a strong grounding in science and years of writing experience, I specialise in turning complex nutritional information into accurate, easy-to-understand messages for a wide range of audiences.

I have extensive experience writing expert nutrition and health content for a wide range of publications, including magazines, newspapers, and websites. My work combines evidence-based insight with a clear, engaging style tailored to each audience. I’ve written for leading titles such as Good Housekeeping, Waitrose Food, Cycling Weekly, Healthy, Women’s Running, and Runner’s World, among others.

Consultancy

I provide expert nutrition consultancy to food brands, communications agencies, and lifestyle companies, offering guidance that ensures products, messaging, and campaigns are both scientifically sound and consumer-friendly.

My consultancy work has supported a wide range of clients, including Heart UK, Clif Bar, Airbnb, Speedo, Buxton Water, British Summer Fruits, Kenwood, Ocado, the Natural Hydration Council, Nestlé Pure Life Water, Meridian Foods, Vita Coco, the Federation of Bakers, and Sensodyne Pronamel.I offer expert nutritional consultancy to food brands and communications agencies, helping to ensure that products, messaging and campaigns are both evidence-based and consumer-friendly.

Public speaking

I am an experienced and engaging public speaker, regularly delivering talks, workshops and webinars on a wide range of nutrition and health topics. I’ve presented at high-profile events and organisations including London Marathon Events, the National Running Show, the Association for Nutrition, and Swim England.

I’m also available for tailored talks at sports clubs, schools, and community events, where I aim to make evidence-based nutrition practical, relatable and inspiring for athletes, students, coaches and parents alike. Whether in-person or online, I bring clarity, energy and expertise to every session.

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