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Here are some solid, generally evidence-based fitness and nutrition accounts that are worth checking out, plus how to vet any account you come across. 1. Science-based fitness (form, muscle, strength) Jeff Nippard – YouTube / IG @jeffnippard Natural bodybuilder/powerlifter with a BSc in biochemistry. Deep dives on hypertrophy, strength programming, and technique with heavy use of research and clear explanations. YouTube +1 JPG Coaching – IG @jpgcoaching Focus on smart programming, exercise selection, and biomechanics for muscle and strength. Instagram +1 Evidence Based Training – IG @evidencebased_training Practical training and nutrition posts emphasizing tailored, “evidence-based” plans for fat loss and muscle gain. Instagram Sportsmith – IG @sportsmithhq More performance/coach focused: speed, rehab, strength & conditioning, and long-form education from high-level practitioners. Instagram +1 MamasteFit – IG @mamastefit Prenatal and postpartum strength, mobility, and birth prep education from a doula/midwife/fitness team. Great if pregnancy/postpartum is relevant. Instagram +1 2. Sports nutrition & performance dietitians (RDNs) If you train seriously or compete, these are nice follows: Kelsey Pontius – IG @sportsdietitiankelsey RD & board-certified sports dietitian; focuses on fueling runners/endurance athletes and performance nutrition. Instagram Kelly Jones – IG @kellyjonesrd Performance RD talking fueling for sport, busy professionals, and parents; lots of practical fueling tips. Instagram Marisa Michael – IG @realnutritiondietitian Sports RD who works with a wide range of athletes; performance + relationship-with-food content. Instagram 3. General nutrition, recipes & “normal eating” These skew towards balanced, non-gimmicky nutrition and actually-tasty food: Emily English – IG/TikTok @emthenutritionist BSc in Nutrition, bestselling cookbook author; shares realistic, fiber- and protein-forward meals and pushes back against extreme “SkinnyTok” diet culture. Instagram +2 Emily English Nutrition +2 Lyndi Cohen (“Nude Nutritionist”) – IG @nude_nutritionist Dietitian who talks a lot about binge-eating recovery, body image, and ditching all-or-nothing dieting. Instagram +1 Cara Harbstreet – IG @streetsmart.rd Registered dietitian sharing “fearlessly nourishing” recipes and gentle nutrition, with a strong anti-fear-mongering vibe. Instagram +1 Jessica Knurick – IG @drjessicaknurick PhD in nutrition science + dietitian; evidence-based info on nutrition and public health in a very digestible format. Instagram 4. Intuitive eating / relationship with food If you care about mental health around food as much as macros: Evelyn Tribole – IG @evelyntribole Co-author and co-creator of Intuitive Eating. Shares daily practices for improving your relationship with food and body. Instagram +1 Lyndi Cohen & Cara Harbstreet (above) Both blend gentle nutrition with content on emotional eating, body trust, and getting away from rigid diet culture. heraldsun.com.au +1 Other intuitive-eating RDs Handles like @make_life_peachy, @halsanutrition, and @food.life.freedom focus on non-diet, intuitive-eating approaches if you want more of that perspective. Instagram +2 Instagram +2 5. How to tell if any fitness/nutrition account is worth your time Because even pros can be influenced by trends or sponsorships, it’s good to stay a bit skeptical: Look for qualifications and transparency Registered dietitians and qualified nutritionists can use social media to improve nutrition literacy, but their content is still marketing, not medical care. MDPI +1 Be aware that some RDs and influencers are paid by food/supplement companies; good ones clearly disclose sponsorships. The Washington Post Check how they talk about evidence Do they reference studies or consensus guidelines instead of “this one weird trick”? Misinformation is rampant in online diet and wellness spaces, so the ability to explain nuance is a green flag. National Geographic +1 Beware of red flags “Detoxes,” extreme restriction, or fear-based messaging about single foods. Universal claims (“this works for everyone”), rapid-fix promises (“10kg in 10 days”), or pushing lots of pricey tests/supplements. Watch how you feel consuming their content If an account consistently leaves you feeling guilty, obsessed, or out of control around food or exercise, it’s probably not serving you—even if the info is technically correct. If you tell me your main goals (e.g. build muscle, run faster, heal your relationship with food, lift during pregnancy, manage a condition like PCOS, etc.), I can narrow this down to a very short “start here” list tailored to you.