Here are some great Twitter accounts to follow if you are (or want to become) a nutrition coach. Network with your peers, see what the hot topics are, and find useful resources for up-to-date information.
The accounts are grouped into useful categories:
- RDs and RDNs
- Certified Nutrition Coaches
- Scientists & Researchers
- Certification Companies
- Nutrition Companies
- Useful Resources
Browse below to find some cool people to follow.
RDs and RDNs
See what it’s like to be an RD or RDN (or a CNS).
Leslie Bonci (@lesliebonci)
Owner: Active Eating Advice; consultant, lecturer at U Pittsburgh, author, spokesperson, works with the Kansas City Chiefs, WNBA, and real people!
https://twitter.com/lesliebonci
Brooke West, MS, RDN, LDN (@brookewest_rdn)
Dietitian full of coffee and sass.
https://twitter.com/brookewest_rdn
Alissa MS, RDN, LDN (@iAManRD)
PhD Candidate. Registered Dietitian. Food Lover. Exercise Advocate. Healthy Living Promotor.
https://twitter.com/iAManRD
Jordan Mazur, MS, RD (@FuelCoachRD)
Coordinator of Nutrition & Sports Dietitian for the @49ers || Proud alumnus of @uconn and @floridastate
https://twitter.com/FuelCoachRD
Aaron Smith, RD (@AnsmithRD)
Dietitian advocating for science. Also enjoy myth busting and lifting heavy things.
https://twitter.com/AnsmithRD
Emily Fitzgerald, RD (@GroundedCoach)
Nutrition Coach for @ottawacancer Registered Dietitian – Healthy Eating Made Easy
https://twitter.com/GroundedCoach
Susan Finkelstein RD (@SusanFinkelstei)
MHSc, Registered Dietitian and public health nutritionist. Freelance health writer. Passionate about health, food and sports.
https://twitter.com/SusanFinkelstei
Allison Taormina, RDN (@allison_RDN)
Metro-Detroit based Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a passion for clinical nutrition management, diabetes education, and avocados 🥑😋
https://twitter.com/allison_RDN
Leslie Beck (@LeslieBeckRD)
Registered Dietitian, Foodie, Author 12 best-selling books, @GlobeandMail Columnist, @CTVNews Contributor, Nutrition/Diet Coach, Plant Forward, Evidence-based
https://twitter.com/LeslieBeckRD
Mary Beth Augustine (@MBANutrition)
Integrative & Functional Medicine Registered Dietitian Nutritionist; Fellow, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; Delegate, House of Delegates; Cancer Survivor
https://twitter.com/MBANutrition
Rachel Morgan (@r_k_morgan)
Registered Dietitian, public health practitioner, #HAES believer, half-decent cook, self-proclaimed chocoholic and animal lover.
https://twitter.com/r_k_morgan
Donna Giordano, MS, RDN (@RDietitianDonna)
Nutrition Research Manager & Registered Dietitian @PennMedicine. Working to improve public health through healthy eating research. Tweets are my own.
https://twitter.com/RDietitianDonna
Denon Stacy MS RD LD (@rdtipoftheday)
Nutrition tips, recipes & encouragement from Registered Dietitian & CSP. Speaker, blogger, recipe developer & food enthusiast
https://twitter.com/rdtipoftheday
Anita Davila (@IntegrativeAH)
NDTR who promotes an integrative approach to nutrition, disease prevention, healing & health. Volunteer at @integrativerdn @eatrightns @americorps
https://twitter.com/IntegrativeAH
Ginger Downey, CNS (@spicynutrition)
Ginger has a BS in Foods & Nutrition & an MS in Nutrition & is a Certified Nutrition Specialist. http://www.CBNS.org . She is the co-owner of DermaMed Solutions.
https://twitter.com/spicynutrition
Certified Nutrition Coaches
See what it’s like to be a nutrition coach and all the variety of career options available.
CarrotsNCake (@CarrotsNCake)
Food & Fitness Blogger💻 Mom💕Precision Nutrition Coach🍴❤️s Running👟 CrossFit🏋🏻 Iced Coffee☕️ Pugs🐶 #ibdfighter
https://twitter.com/CarrotsNCake
Joel Sanders (@Coach_JSanders)
EXOS Strength & Conditioning Coach | Precision Nutrition Certified | Contributor: T-Nation/Mens Fitness/Womens Health
https://twitter.com/Coach_JSanders
Sarah Rippel (@fitprosarah)
http://Rippeleffectfitness.net / Since ‘95 / No Pills, Fad Diets, or Other BS / Precision Nutrition Coach / Small Group Training Expert / Author of “Build N’ Burn”
https://twitter.com/fitprosarah
Coach Levi, Pn1 (@CoachLevi)
A sports nutrition coach for endurance athletes.
https://twitter.com/coachlevi
Jani Brajkovic (@janibrajkovic)
Professional cyclist. Precision Nutrition certified L1.
https://twitter.com/janibrajkovic
Naomi (@1FitFoodie)
BS Exercise Science, ACSM cPT @Equinox. Health Nut. Coffee Addict. precision nutrition 1. Foodie. CSF Coach + Bikini competitor.
https://twitter.com/1FitFoodie
Haile Thomas (@hailevthomas)
17 y/o Activist/Speaker/Podcast Host/Vegan Chef/Youngest @nutritionschool Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach/Founder/CEO @thehappyorg
https://twitter.com/hailevthomas
Will Greenberg (@Coach_WillG)
Buffalo Bills – Strength Coach, Nutrition Coach, CSCS, PICP Level 2, PN Level 2- Pursuing Masters @ UofBridgeport – Human Nutrition
https://twitter.com/Coach_WillG
absmantamm (@chris_NOLIMITS)
121 training @nolimitsgym_ Biosignature Level1. Functional Movement Systems Coach. Precision Nutrition Coach. BioForce Combat Conditioning Coach. No Limits ABC.
https://twitter.com/chris_NOLIMITS
Mariah Prussia (@MPX_mma)
Owner of MPX, Adjunct Professor, Certified Nutrition Coach, top 15 PFP personal trainers, Pro MMA fighter, pro boxer, Motivational speaker & writer.
https://twitter.com/MPX_mma
Mr. Sport (@MrSportOfficial)
Nutrition Coach 🍕🥦 |🍴Fuelling the world’s best @ufc | Contributor to @Muscle_Strength @MyproteinUK @FoodMattersFilm | 🙋🏻♂️Online Fat Loss Coach
https://twitter.com/MrSportOfficial
Dr. Josh Axe (@drjoshaxe)
Wellness Physician, Radio Show host, Physician for Olympic athletes, Nutrition and Fitness coach
https://twitter.com/drjoshaxe
Andrew Scott Zomberg (@AndrewZomberg)
Equinox trainer; former Strength Coach @ Cressey Sports Performance; former Precision Nutrition Lean Eating Mentor; NSCA-CPT, PN 1
https://twitter.com/AndrewZomberg
Samantha Rowland from Bites of Wellness (@bitesofwellness)
NASM Personal trainer, PN1 Certified Nutrition Coach. Make healthy living easier with meal planning and simple healthy recipes. HIIT workouts & heavy lifting!
https://twitter.com/bitesofwellness
Claire Grieve (@claire_grieve)
Celebrity Yoga Specialist • Stretch Therapist • Health & Nutrition Coach • Wellness Writer • Plant-Based
https://twitter.com/claire_grieve
Elise Museles (@kalechocolate)
Attorney-turned-eating psychology & nutrition coach. Inspiring others to nourish themselves in a ridiculously delicious way… in & out of the kitchen.
https://twitter.com/kalechocolate
Rahul Gopal (@DrmrBoy76)
Co-founder, ‘The Formula’. Precision Nutrition Certified Nutrition Coach, Pn1. CFSC, FMS.
https://twitter.com/DrmrBoy76
Jenna Fox (@JennaFoxPT)
ACE Certified Personal Trainer & Behavior Change Specialist. Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified Coach. Making Fitness Fun and Nutrition Stress Free.
https://twitter.com/JennaFoxPT
Adam Martin (@PursuitMarty)
Co-Founder, Strength & Conditioning coach @ Pursuit Athletic Centre, Guelph Storm, Precision Nutrition Level 1, professional napper.
https://twitter.com/PursuitMarty
Kylie Gamelier (@KGamelier)
Creator of KG-Fit–online nutrition/PT coach. Crossfit athlete/coach.
https://twitter.com/KGamelier
Ryan Lauderdale (@RypenFitness)
Nike master trainer, CSCS, EXOS-XPS, NSPA-CPDS & CSNC, USATF, NASM, FMS, Crossfit-L1, S&C coach, Precision Nutrition, BS SJSU, businessman and lover of life.
https://twitter.com/RypenFitness
Stephanie Turner (@trainingbysteph)
Chicago Personal Trainer, Real Estate Broker, DePaul Tennis Alum 🎾 Precision Nutrition Certified, @Lululemon Ambassador and http://platformtennisfitness.com
https://twitter.com/trainingbysteph
Craig O’Hanlon RYT, AYS, Pn2 (@cavemanbistro)
Chef Educator, Nutrition Coach, Yoga Teacher & Co-Owner @TacomaStrength. Precision Nutrition PNL2 Certified & ProCoach, Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist
https://twitter.com/cavemanbistro
Andy Morgan, RippedBody.com (@RippedBodyjp)
Online nutrition and training coach, author, and educator. Owner https://rippedbody.com and @athletebodyjp, the largest fitness site in Japan.
https://twitter.com/RippedBodyjp
Scientists & Researchers
Follow these food scientists, researchers, schools, and publications to keep up-to-date on the latest research and see what it’s really like (before the media turns the research into clickbait headlines).
Nutrition Bulletin (@NBU_Editor)
Nutrition Bulletin (NBU) is an international, peer-reviewed journal publishing original research, reviews and news on human nutrition science.
https://twitter.com/NBU_Editor
UNC Nutrition Research Institute (@UNC_NRI)
The Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) explores the science of nutrigenetics or precision nutrition: The future of medicine and wellness.
https://twitter.com/UNC_NRI
Sackler Nutrition (@NYASNutr)
The Sackler Institute for Nutrition Science at the New York Academy of Sciences / @NYASciences | Dedicated to advancing nutrition science research & knowledge.
https://twitter.com/NYASNutr
CornellNutrition (@CornellNutri)
The Division of Nutritional Sciences at #Cornell University is among the largest nutritional academic units in the United States devoted to #nutrition sciences.
https://twitter.com/CornellNutri
Dr Sarah Taber (@SarahTaber_bww)
Scientist. Manufacturing & agriculture growth strategist. Follow for news at intersection of tech, bio, biz, & people stuff behind it. Host at @FarmToTaberPod.
https://twitter.com/SarahTaber_bww
Alex Hutchinson (@sweatscience)
Outside’s Sweat Science columnist, author of ENDURE: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance – now available!
https://twitter.com/sweatscience
Nutrition Certification Companies
Get more info about the companies behind the leading nutrition certifications.
ACE (@acefitness)
ACE is the leading nonprofit health and fitness certification organization, representing more than 70,000 certified health and fitness professionals.
https://twitter.com/acefitness
AFPA (@afpafitness)
Providing professional certification courses for Personal Trainer, #nutrition & #wellness, Holistic Health Coaching and more! Check out our latest blog post 👇
https://twitter.com/afpafitness
ISSA (@issaonline)
International Sports Sciences Association 🏋
https://twitter.com/issaonline
NASM (@NASM)
National Academy of Sports Medicine. The premier education and specialization provider for personal trainers, sports performance and sports medicine pros.
https://twitter.com/NASM
NESTA (@officialnesta)
Official NESTA fitness association account. International Fitness Association and Educational Resource.
https://twitter.com/officialnesta
Jose Antonio, PhD (@JoseAntonioPhD)
CEO of the ISSN.
https://twitter.com/JoseAntonioPhD
IntegrativeNutrition (@nutritionschool)
Institute for Integrative Nutrition is the world’s largest nutrition school
https://twitter.com/nutritionschool
Nutrition Companies
Leading nutrition companies. Great information and products.
Precision Nutrition (@insidePN)
Official twitter account for Precision Nutrition, Inc. and Dr. John Berardi.
https://twitter.com/insidePN
TalkingNutrition (@DSMNutrition)
Science-based conversations about micronutrient inadequacies & benefits of good nutrition. Established May, 2010 by @MIMcBurney and @juliakbird #DSMUpClose
https://twitter.com/DSMNutrition
Nebraska Performance Nutrition (@HuskerNutrition)
The official Twitter account of #Huskers Nutrition.
https://twitter.com/HuskerNutrition
Useful Resources
Finally, useful resources in both nutrition and business.
Examine.com (@Examinecom)
We’re an educational organization that analyzes nutrition and supplementation research. We’re unbiased and 100% independent. We take our science seriously.
https://twitter.com/Examinecom
Jill Coleman (@JillFit)
Nat’l TV fitness personality, cover model & entrepreneur. I help fitness pros build their online businesses. Founder, #moderation365 movement
https://twitter.com/JillFit
Follow your favorites. And don’t forget to build up your own Twitter profile!
Oh, and if you need some tips on how to effectively use social media for your coaching practice, read this guide written for coaches, by coaches.
