Hala El-Shafie

Hala El-Shafie is the Founder and Presenter of Nutrition Rocks, Registered Dietitian and Consultant Nutritionist. With over 15 years of experience, Hala can speak proficiently on numerous nutrition, medicine, and dietetic related topics. She holds a BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics from Leeds Metropolitan University. Hala completed her clinical training at the University College Hospital London and has specialised in eating disorders, including binge eating, bariatric surgery, and disordered eating.

A highly accomplished nutritionist she has experience working in NHS, private and corporate sectors. Hala led the nutrition team at the Urban Retreat at Harrods, where she provided lifestyle packages tailored to each client. She was the Specialist Bariatric Dietitian for Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and Specialist Dietitian for The Harley Nutrition Clinic. As a Member of the British Dietetic Association, Hala is outspoken about the lack of regulation of nutritional information on social media. She highlights the dangers associated with unqualified influencers encouraging people to adopt certain diets without medical training. Instead, Hala persuades people to seek professional advice such as that found on her website Nutrition Rocks. Her website provides evidence-based advice and expert nutritional information that promotes a healthy lifestyle. She adopts a unique client-centred approach and draws on her profound understating of emotional and psychological issues associated with food.

Halas’s approach has generated a loyal following with some high profile and celebrity clients following. In 2021 she created recipes for the BBC Food website and has written columns for an international medical journal and some prominent lifestyle publications. Some of the publications include Grazia, Red and YOU Magazine. She has also been featured in The Times and The Daily Mail. Her approach to nutrition has caught the attention of leading media professionals. As a result, Hala has made appearances on Channel 4, ITV, and BBC 1. Some of the shows include, How to Beat Fat, How to Lose Weight Well, Sugar-Free Farm, This Morning, Loose Women and Morning Live.

Hala El-Shafie is a deeply passionate nutritionist who supports positive body images whilst encouraging people to eat a better diet for a healthier life. She is an experienced nutritionist with 15 years of experience and has made several prominent media appearances. A highly articulate individual, she can provide eye-opening talks on the topic of nutrition.