About Me

Hello!

I am Buğra Öncel. Sports Nutritionist and Exercise Specialist.

I was born in 1999. Since childhood, I grew up deeply connected to both athletics and a passion for cooking. During my middle school years, I played licensed competitive basketball. This lifelong enthusiasm for sports and culinary arts was the driving force behind choosing nutrition as my field of study and dedicating my career to it.

I completed my undergraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics at Aydın Adnan Menderes University. From my very first day at university, I actively began fitness training. Throughout my academic journey, I didn’t limit myself to theoretical nutrition; I continuously expanded my expertise in fitness and exercise science. For four consecutive summers during my studies, I traveled to the United States via the Work and Travel program, which allowed me to elevate my English proficiency to an advanced level while gaining hands-on experience in international culinary culture and gastronomy.

Alongside clinical internships in hospitals, I completed an active internship at “Sporcu Diyetisyenim” in Istanbul, gaining invaluable hands-on experience in professional sports nutrition.

To approach nutrition and training science holistically, I have always prioritized staying up to date with the latest advancements. Accordingly, I completed BDA-endorsed Sports Nutrition training and certifications, federation-certified coaching programs, and internationally accredited NASM Personal Trainer certifications. To take my academic and professional expertise to a global level, I am currently pursuing my Master’s degree in Exercise and Sports Nutrition at Texas Woman’s University in the United States, while also serving as a Graduate Research Assistant at the university.

On social media via @bugraoncel and other digital platforms, I create evidence-based content focused on sports nutrition, exercise physiology, practical healthy recipes, and scientific insights.

I believe that proper nutrition and movement are the most powerful tools for defining quality of life and physical potential. Through bugraoncel.com, I am thrilled to share the latest evidence-based approaches, nutrition guides, and my practical experience with you.