Hi, I’m Nella, a certified nutritionist, mum to twin boys, and a passionate home cook. My Italian heritage instilled in me a deep love for food, and after my boys were born in 2015, I embarked on a journey to prioritise my health with real food.
This led me to transform beloved family dishes into leaner, healthier versions without sacrificing flavour.
This website started as a means of sharing my recipes, but more recently its become my family recipe book, where my children search for their next meal for me to make for them!
Here at The Lean Cook™, you’ll find delicious, family-friendly recipes – from everyday favourites to amazing “Fakeaways” – all designed to show you that eating lean doesn’t mean missing out on taste. Every recipe is something I genuinely make and enjoy with my own family on our journey to a leaner life.
In 2019, I qualified as an MNU Certified Nutritionist, further fuelling my passion for helping others achieve their health goals in a way that they can sustain.