Nicholas Padula, RD

Nick Padula, MS, RD, CSSD has been a practicing Dietitian since 2015, with experience as a clinical dietitian, foodservice director, consultant, lecturer, and sports dietitian. In addition to founding YouTrition and LBC Nutrition, Nick serves as a lecturer and coordinator with the University of Southern California Master’s in Nutrition program and is the Sports Dietitian for Cypress Junior College Athletics.

Nick studied nutrition and dietetics at Long Beach State University, earning his Bachelor’s degree in 2012, and went on to receive his Master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics with a concentration in Sports Nutrition from Texas Tech University. Over the course of his career, he has worked with a wide range of athletes—from triathletes, endurance runners, and professional boxers to professional soccer players, high school athletes, and members of the USC football and basketball teams. Outside of his practice, Nick is an avid runner, weightlifter, and golfer, living the active lifestyle he promotes to his clients.

Nick’s style of practice is high-energy, realistic, and goal-oriented. He doesn’t believe in demonizing foods or acting as the “food police.” Instead, he focuses on creating balance, incorporating new foods, and tailoring nutrition to each individual’s unique lifestyle. Every plan he designs is science-based, practical, and flexible—helping clients find what works in real life, not just on paper.

With a tailored, evidence-driven approach, Nick helps his clients stop guessing, start progressing, and build confidence in their nutrition. Whether supporting elite athletes striving for peak performance, students learning to fuel their training, or professionals balancing busy lives, Nick combines precision nutrition with a realistic mindset to create strategies that last. His philosophy is simple: no extremes, no guilt—just practical, sustainable, and empowering nutrition that works for you.