It’s been said that if you can somehow take your passion or hobby and transition it into a career, this is the true secret to job happiness and success. 

Doing something you love as your “job” won’t feel like work; instead, it will feed your soul and inspire you to keep going. 

So, if you happen to be especially passionate about healthy eating, why not look at ways you can use this notion to turn your passion into your career?

Here we’ll take a look at how you can turn that passion for food into a career and truly set yourself up for a rewarding future.

Enrol in Nutrition Courses

First things first, no matter how passionate and excited you may be about healthy eating, that doesn’t substitute formal education. Nutrition courses such as the Nutrition BSc, Nutritional Sciences BSc, Sport and Exercise Nutrition BSc, and Nutrition and Health BSc are all great examples of courses and programs you can pursue. Each of these will set you up for a different career path, so it’s a good idea to spend some time researching.

When it comes to picking the right school, the University Compare website is a real timesaver. This website lists all the courses available in the subject area, the universities where they are offered, direct links and information about the university, and even goes so far as to rank universities so you can be sure to pick one that is top-notch.

Investigate the Many Career Options

This goes hand-in-hand with enrolling in a formal degree program. It’s important that you take the time to investigate the various careers in the food industry so you can start to figure out what path makes sense for you.

Some of the most popular food-related jobs include:

• Nutritionist
• Chef (home chef or working at a restaurant)
• Food Critic
• Food blogger
• A personal trainer (who also provides information on eating healthy)
• Dietician
• Food Technologist
• Animal Nutritionist
• Teacher (with a focus on food and health)
• Nutritional Therapist
• Community Educator

Practice What You Preach

It’s also a good idea to feed your passion as often as possible. If you have a love for food, take an active role in learning how to cook, bake, prepare food, learn about different ingredients, you may even want to learn about growing your own food, and how your health is affected by what you eat. The more you can learn in your everyday life, the more you can inject – experience and knowledge-wise – into your career.

Of course, it makes it a lot easier for your clients, patients, and employees to take your advice and tips seriously when you show you are practicing what you preach.

Start A Food Blog

You can also start a food blog, sharing healthy recipes. These recipes could be for a particular demographic, such as ‘busy mums’ or ‘high flying businessmen’. 

Once you have found your niche and target market, you can then create content and build a loyal fan base. 

Lots of celebrities started this way, either through blogging or social media content. For example, Joe Wicks grew his fitness following by doing ‘lean in 15 meals’ – now look at him…he’s known worldwide and makes millions each year.

Reach Out And Ask For Help

Don’t be afraid to reach out to social media influencers and ask them for advice on how to make it in the food industry.

You could also go and gain some work experience, for example working in a restaurant, or attending courses to ensure you learn from the best in the industry.

All you have to do is write a personalised message to the person you want to reach. Be polite and appeal to their needs, don’t just mention what you want, show them how you can also add value to their brand in exchange for them helping you.  

Create Your Unique Brand

What would you like to be known for? Would you be popular in the academic world, having written hundreds of published articles? Or what about becoming a famous celebrity figure? Perhaps you want to provide a valuable service to your community and help a particular demographic out? 

Either way, make sure to stand out from the crowd by forming your own unique identity within the industry. While you may take ideas from others in the food industry, it’s essential to put your unique personality into your brand and business. 

Get Excited About Your Career Path

If you’re a foodie who loves all things food and personal health-related, then there is really no better career path than to follow your passion and interests. This is a fabulous way to ensure you are happy and fulfilled in your job for many years to come.