Meet Wafaa
Founder of Nourished Side by Side
‘‘Hi, I’m Wafaa—an advanced sports nutrition specialist and a proud mother of a teenage athlete, based in Dubai, UAE. I help parents and
teens take the guesswork out of nutrition to achieve their Goals. I hold a Master’s in Training & Sports Nutrition from the European University of Real Madrid and have worked in the field of nutrition education for over 15 years across Kuwait, Uganda, Morocco, and UAE.’’
Why Nourished Side by Side Started?
As a parent of a junior athlete, Wafaa knows how confusing and frustrating it can be to navigate sports nutrition. What should they eat? When? How much? Nourished Side by Side was created to empower parents and young athletes to make better food choices with simple, science-backed, and practical nutrition knowledge.
Qualifications & Expertise
- Masters of Sports Nutrition European University, Spain
- Trained under elite sports dietitians (FC Barcelona, Olympic Dutch Rowing, FC Sevilla).
- Certified in Nutrition & Food Technology (University of Jordan).
- Culinary expertise (L’Académie Marocaine des Arts Culinaires).
Beyond Nutrition – A Few Fun Things
- A sport I’m learning: Horse Riding. 🏇
- My Pet : Sir Conan. 🐾
- Hobbies: Ceramic Arts & Baking.
- Foods I love : Quiche, Dates, Danish pastries.
Work and Collaborations
What Others Say
A good investment. I was hesitant to take the Master Course, I’m glad I took it to support my 3 teens – Jad Khouri
A big thumbs up. Well done wafaa. I highly recommend it! Even for personal trainers and coaches. David, Football Coach
I like her . . . She helped me understand what to eat before, during and after swimming. 11-year-old competitive swimmer
It covers everything! My athlete had the privilege of being guided by Wafaa, and it truly filled a crucial gap. She’s all about empowering parents and their juniors the right way! Parents of a teenage football player
