Shaymaa Mohammed

An AFN-registered nutritionist with experience working with children, families, and community programmes. I've delivered cooking sessions and supported people to make simple, realistic changes to their eating habits. I enjoy working with children, as I've seen how early exposure to food can shape their confidence and relationship with eating.

Through my work, I've helped children try new foods and become more comfortable with healthy meals. I also have experience preparing meals at scale within community settings.

Nutrition Projects Lead at Well One (2023-01 – Present)

Led cooking and nutrition sessions as part of community health programmes, including Cook Well, Eat Well and Balanced Ramadan projects.

• Led cooking and nutrition sessions as part of the Cook Well, Eat Well programme in 2023.
• Showed families how to prepare healthier versions of everyday meals using simple changes.
• Encouraged reducing oil, salt, and saturated fat while keeping meals enjoyable.
• Helped participants build confidence in cooking and making healthier food choices.
• Adapted meals to suit different cultural and dietary needs.
• Worked as a nutritionist on the Balanced Ramadan project in 2026.
• Supported the preparation and distribution of around 400 nutritionally balanced meals in collaboration with The Felix Project.
• Planned meals that were culturally appropriate, practical, and balanced.
• Delivered a workshop on how to stay healthy during Ramadan, including Iftar and Suhoor ideas, hydration, and maintaining energy while fasting.
• Encouraged simple and realistic approaches to healthy eating during Ramadan.

Freelance Nutritionist at Smitrition (2023-01 – Present)

Provide personalised nutrition consultations and create tailored meal plans for individuals and families.

• I provide personalised nutrition consultations, taking into account lifestyle, preferences, and health goals.
• I create tailored meal plans that are realistic and easy to follow for individuals and families.
• I support clients with behaviour change, helping them build sustainable eating habits over time.
• Explain nutrition in a simple way so clients can apply it in their daily life.

Programme Coordinator at Let's Get Moving (2025-04 – 2025-08)

Helped plan and run a 10-week health programme for families focusing on fitness and wellness.

• Helped plan and run a 10-week health programme for families in Tower Hamlets.
• Worked with a personal trainer to organise and deliver the fitness sessions.
• Managed communication with families and supported them throughout the programme.
• Helped create a supportive environment where families felt comfortable making changes to their lifestyle.

Programme Lead at Harford Kitchen (2025-04 – 2025-08)

Planned and led hands-on cooking sessions for families focusing on simple, budget-friendly meals.

• Planned and led hands-on cooking sessions for families, focusing on simple, budget-friendly meals.
• Showed how to build balanced meals using everyday ingredients.
• Adapted recipes to suit allergies, intolerances, and cultural dietary needs.
• Supported participants in gaining confidence in cooking and making healthier choices at home.

Nutrition Teacher at Nutrition Kitchen (2023-10 – 2024-05)

Delivered cooking and nutrition sessions for children and families as part of the Live Well Newham programme.

• Delivered cooking and nutrition sessions for children and families, focusing on simple and practical healthy meals.
• Led sessions as part of the Live Well Newham programme, supporting families to improve their eating habits through hands-on cooking and nutrition guidance.
• Encouraged children to try new foods by keeping meals familiar and engaging, and I adapted recipes to suit different dietary needs.

Community Nutritionist at Poplar HARCA (2023-01 – 2025-05)

Delivered nutrition support and cooking sessions across different community programmes including Cook Well, Eat Well.

• Delivered nutrition support and cooking sessions across different community programmes, including Cook Well, Eat Well.
• Planned and ran 6-week cooking clubs, helping people learn simple and healthy recipes.
• Provided 1:1 support, giving personalised advice based on individual needs.
• Supported the delivery of community events, including the Summer of Wellbeing Festival.
• Delivered a session during World Health Day, showing how to create balanced and healthy meals.
• Adapted sessions to make sure they were suitable for different groups and easy to follow.
• Checked for food allergies, intolerances, and dietary needs before each session.
• Adapted recipes to suit medical, cultural, and religious requirements.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Human Nutrition – Westminster University (2020-01 – 2023-12)