About Us

I am a registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator and chef in the Paso del Norte region.I have always had a passion for helping people make healthier choices while still enjoying what they eat.

Prior to becoming a dietitian, I completed a culinary degree (AS) at Le Cordon Bleu in Austin, Texas. I went on to receive my nutrition education with a Bachelor of Science (BS) at New Mexico State University "NMSU" and a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. I completed my doctoral degree (PhD) at the University of Texas at El Paso "UTEP" in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, where I am currently adjunct faculty.

I have over 9 years of experience as a dietitian educating children, teens, and their families in areas such as nutrition and diabetes. I currently conduct research in the areas of nutrition and chronic disease prevention to develop evidenced-based cooking programs.

"A journey of a thousand miles

begins with a single step"

About

Sarah Ruiz

MyPhilosophy

I believe that our region has the opportunity to make healthy dietary choices without sacrificing flavor in the food that we eat.
It is my dream to work with families in the Paso del Norte region to make those dietary choices both achievable and sustainable.

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