Meet the GlowstarEli Brecher, @brechernutrition

Eli Brecher is a freelance recipe developer and the food blogger behind www.elibrecher.co.uk and the Instagram account @brechernutrition

Eli has lived with Crohn’s Disease from the age of 8 which sparked her passion for healthy eating at a young age.

She is studying Nutrition at the University of Westminster and hopes to eventually specialise in nutrition for digestive disorders. She has also lived in Paris and Madrid while doing her first degree in French and Spanish.

What are you learning from your Instagram journey?

My cooking and baking skills have dramatically improved since I started my blog. I’ve also learnt so much about photography, food styling and presentation since I began working with a range of brands in the food and wellness world.

Describe your upbringing, how important was healthy eating?

I come from a family where an abundance of food is the core of any event or gathering, particularly our weekly tradition of Jewish Friday night dinners!

I’ve been intolerant to gluten and dairy since I was 8, so I’ve grown up learning how to carefully read ingredient labels and how to cook and bake with suitable alternatives.

My mum always highlighted the importance of getting my 5-a- day and being aware of the nutritional value of food, not in terms of weight but rather from a health-centred point of view.

Why did you decide to collaborate with Glowcation?

My favourite hobby (apart from cooking) is café-hopping, especially in a new city, so Glowcation’s concept of a healthy eatery guide is right up my street.

While I was living in Paris and Madrid for a year, every weekend I’d check out a new brunch spot.

Growing up in London meant I was spoilt for choice, but even in Nottingham where I’m at university, there are new restaurants and juice bars popping up all the time! I love sharing my finds with friends, family and followers alike, so Glowcation is the perfect opportunity for this.

What are you excited about?

Nothing excites me more than travelling. Having lived in three countries, I love exploring different cultures and tasting local food of course. My favourite countries include Australia for the beaches, Costa Rica for the jungle and Israel for the thriving food scene!

I am also excited by the prospect of helping others through nutrition. Although I’m not qualified (yet), I have personally witnessed how what I eat directly affects how I feel.