About The Food Coach
The Food Coach is a nutrition and weight management service run by Hayley Smith, who describes herself as a Registered Nutritionist and Food Coach. According to her website, Hayley holds the ANutr designation from the Association for Nutrition, and she works with clients through personalised programmes designed to help them make positive, lasting changes to their relationship with food and health.
At the heart of what The Food Coach offers is a focus on weight loss support delivered in a way that suits the individual. The website describes two distinct approaches: a sustainable Behavioural Change programme for those who want to build long-term healthy habits, and a faster, more structured option for those seeking quicker results. Both are framed around helping clients reach their goals in a healthy, considered way rather than through short-term fixes. Alongside weight management, The Food Coach also addresses gut health concerns, with the website noting support for issues such as IBS, bloating, leaky gut, food intolerances, and related digestive symptoms — areas where nutritional guidance can make a meaningful difference to everyday wellbeing.
For those with performance goals, The Food Coach offers sports nutrition support. The website highlights this as an opportunity to work with someone who describes themselves as a seasoned marathon runner, bringing a personal understanding of endurance sport to the guidance on fuelling, preparation, and performance. Whether a client is training for their first race or looking to improve on previous results, this strand of the service is aimed at helping active individuals get more from their nutrition.
Running through all of these areas is the Behavioural Change methodology that Hayley says underpins her practice. Rather than prescribing a rigid diet plan, the approach is described as personalised and coaching-led, helping clients understand their own habits and take practical steps forward. The Food Coach suits anyone looking for evidence-informed nutritional support — whether the goal is managing weight, improving digestive health, or enhancing athletic performance — with a practitioner who brings both professional training and personal sporting experience to the work.
Treatments & Pricing
Sports Nutrition
Enhance performance and achieve sports goals, tailored for athletes and runners.
Health Conditions
Reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and high cholesterol; improve health.
Weight Loss
Sustainable behavioural change programme or fast professional weight loss support.
Nutritional MOT
Assess diet balance, correct nutrient imbalances and identify needed supplements.
Immune System & Gut Health
Boost immune system; alleviate IBS, leaky gut, bloating and food intolerances.
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of nutrition support does The Food Coach offer?
The Food Coach says it offers personalised Behavioural Change programmes delivered by a Registered Nutritionist and Food Coach, designed to help clients take positive steps toward their health goals. According to its website, services span weight loss programmes, sports nutrition, and support for digestive concerns such as IBS, bloating, and food intolerances.
Does The Food Coach offer weight loss programmes, and what approaches are available?
The business states that it provides weight loss programmes aimed at helping clients reach their goals in a healthy way, with options described as either a sustainable Behavioural Change programme or a faster, more structured approach.
Can The Food Coach help with sports performance as well as weight loss?
Yes — the business says it offers sports nutrition support to help clients enhance their performance, including preparation for events such as marathons. Its website notes that clients can work with someone it describes as a seasoned marathon runner to achieve their sports performance goals.
What are the practitioner's credentials?
The business's website states that the practitioner is Hayley Smith ANutr, and the listing indicates a regulatory membership with the Association for Nutrition (ANutr). The Food Coach describes itself as a Registered Nutritionist, though EmberST8 has not independently verified this designation.
Is it possible to have a consultation remotely?
The business's website mentions that Skype calls are available on request, suggesting that at least some consultations can take place remotely rather than in person.
Can The Food Coach help with digestive issues such as IBS?
According to its website, The Food Coach says it can help to alleviate symptoms including tummy aches, IBS, leaky gut, bloating, and food intolerances, suggesting this is an area the business works in alongside its weight management and sports nutrition services.
Qualifications & specialties
Specialises in
- Nutritional therapy
- Weight loss coaching
- Diabetes management
- Health improvement
- Lifestyle interventions
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