Emily English
Emily English | |
|---|---|
| Born | Emily Claire English 1995 (age 30–31) Bedford, England |
| Alma mater | King's College London |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Spouse |
Aaron McFeely (m. 2024) |
| Website | www |
Emily Claire English (born 1995), also known as Em the Nutritionist, is an English nutritionist, food writer, and Internet personality. Her debut cookbook So Good (2024) became a #1 Sunday Times bestseller.
Early life
English was born in Bedford and grew up on a council estate[1] in a "family of cooks and chefs who loved food". Her grandmother ran the restaurant Cornfields in Colmworth.[2] English attended Bedford Girls' School.[3] At age 17, she was scouted at V Festival to model for ASOS. However, a negative comment about her body pushed her towards disordered eating for a time until she sought help from a therapist and quit modeling. Having deferred a university place intending to study Biomedical Science, English went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Nutrition from King's College London in 2019.[4]
Career
English began her career working day nutrition jobs before setting up her own personalised clinic. In 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown, English started posting short-form recipe and other lifestyle videos on social media. She has since gained over a million followers on Instagram and a over 10 million likes on TikTok.[5] She aims combine her nutritional and culinary backgrounds.[6]
In October 2023, Seven Dials (an Orion Books imprint) acquired the rights to publish English's debut cookbook So Good in May 2024.[7] So Good opened at #1 on The Sunday Times bestseller list[8] and was shortlisted for a British Book Award[9] and Amazon Books UK's Non-Fiction Book of the Year.[10] Also in 2024, English produced a Super Glow menu for Harvey Nichols[11] and launched her probiotic brand Epētome.[12][13]
Personal life
English is based in West London. She married Aaron McFeely at Fulham Palace in September 2024.[14]
Selected works
Cookbooks
- So Good (2024)
- Live to Eat (2025)
- So Good Express (2026)
Booklets
- Nutrition Essentials (2023)
References
- ^ Dean, Rosamund (17 March 2025). "How nutritionist Emily English is making healthy eating fun again". Women's Health. Retrieved 4 April 2025.
- ^ Monaghan, Becca (11 May 2024). "Enter Emily English: The Instagram nutritionist on everyone's radar". Indy 100. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ "From BGS Student to Nutrition Influencer". Bedford Girls' School. 17 November 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ Evans, Hannah (19 April 2024). "Meet Emily English, the nutritionist everyone's talking about". The Times. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ Spencer, Hayley (10 May 2024). "Emily English on eating disorders, toxic wellness culture and why she'd never get the Zoe app". Evening Standard. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ Smith, Ellie (2024). "Nutritionist Emily English On Diet Culture and Navigating Life Online". Country & Town House. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ Fraser, Katie (27 October 2023). "Seven Dials serves up two-book deal from content creator and nutritionist English". The Bookseller. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ "Cookbook Salon with Em The Nutritionist at Charlotte Street Hotel". Firmdale Hotels. 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ "Newly announced Book of the Year shortlists reflect the 'contours of the year past and months to come'". The Bookseller. 7 March 2025. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- ^ "Amazon Books announces You Are Here as the 2024 'Best Book of the Year'". About Amazon. 26 November 2024. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- ^ Hanly, Catherine (1 February 2024). "Harvey Nichols teams up with Emily English for a Super Glow menu". Hot Dinners. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ Barraclough, Alice (18 April 2024). "Em the Nutritionist launches new gut health supplement". Women's Health. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ Lavinia, Emilie (2 September 2024). "I swapped my usual probiotic for Emily English's Epetōme – here's my review". The Independent. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ Cope, Rebecca (22 September 2022). "Nutritionist Emily English Had '90s Brooke Shields On Her Claridge's Wedding Moodboard". British Vogue. Retrieved 22 September 2024.