Connecting Latinas to their roots through food and nutrition
¡Bienvenidos!
Have you ever looked at a healthy recipe or nutrition article and thought “that’s just not me! Where are the foods I grew up with?!”
If so, you’re not alone.
I’m a Latina dietitian nutritionist and I believe you don’t have to choose between your health and your cultural foods.
Here you’ll find the most up-to-date evidence-based nutrition, explained in a way that’s relevant to Latin American foods and culture. No more feeling caught in the middle of wanting to eat healthy and wanting to keep your food traditions alive.
Nutrition That Celebrates Your Culture
Nutrition should build you up and empower you.
That's why making space for all of you, including your heritage, is so important.
Explore my offerings below
Nutrition Coaching for Latinas
Custom nutrition programs built for Latinas. Choose from general nutrition or PCOS specialty.
Blog
In-depth, evidence-based information on the nutrition benefits of our heritage foods. Updated weekly.
Nutrition Guides
Downloadable guides to balanced meals that center Latin American heritage foods.
Training for Dietitians and Health Professionals
Learn my approach to inclusive nutrition counseling for Latin American cultural foods.
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Recent Blog Posts
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