I decided to become a registered dietitian because I enjoy working with people to achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. I’m passionate about helping patients with diabetes to optimize their glucose management and increase their understanding about their disease state.
I have been a dietitian since 2015 and have worked in a wide variety of settings from skilled nursing facilities to hospitals to outpatient clinics, helping patients to address a variety of health concerns through nutrition education and counseling.
Favorite cultural dish or comfort food: Pasta with homemade tomato sauce
Go-to morning beverage: Water – hydration is important.
Favorite thing to purchase at the farmer’s market: Fresh seasonal fruit, especially berries
Sleep ritual I never forget: Turning on white noise machine
What I listen to for inspiration: Jocko Willink
Favorite recipe: Black Bean and kale enchilada casserole
Favorite book/TV show/movie: On the Road by Jack Kerouac, Mad Men, On the Waterfront
Grocery shopping tip: Have a list and a plan
What’s one small thing someone can do today to work toward a balanced eating pattern/lifestyle? Talk to a dietitian. Most people are highly misinformed when it comes to nutrition and dietary patterns. Talking to a professional can help change “one day” into “Day One” of improving your health and wellbeing.
A habit you swear by: Exercise first thing every morning, even if it’s only for 10-15 minutes. It puts you in a mindset of accomplishment and gets those endorphins pumping. Once you start the day with one healthy decision, it’s easier to make more.
Nutrition philosophy in a nutshell: All foods can fit into a healthy eating pattern with proper planning. Learn to incorporate more healthful foods more often and those less healthy choices have less of a damaging impact when we eat them on occasion. There is room for both health and enjoyment in choosing a more nutritious eating pattern.
Language(s):
English
Education:
Master of Science in Nutrition, Texas Woman’s University
Dietetic Internship:
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX
Counseling Style:
Encouraging
Supportive
Practical
Solution-Oriented
Insightful
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