Diana Guevara is a dedicated Registered Dietitian committed to improving the health and well-being of underserved populations through innovative nutrition programs. Currently serving at UTHealth School of Public Health in Houston, TX, Diana implements community-facing, grant-funded culinary nutrition programming addressing nutritional literacy in underserved communities. Diana aims to impact the field of nutrition and public health through culinary medicine, health promotion, and disease prevention. Diana is bilingual in both English and Spanish.

Join us as Diana shares her journey from a childhood fascination with cooking and health, to her current role as a dietitian at UT Health Houston where she spearheads culinary nutrition training programs. Olivia and Diana explore the intersection of food, health, and community, highlighting initiatives like "Nourishing the Community Through Culinary Medicine," which empowers patients with diabetes to cook nutritious meals at home with a focus on hands-on learning and practical skills; And the “Nourish” program at UT Health Houston which takes a “seed to plate to prevention” approach to training dietetic interns, medical students, and other healthcare professionals on culinary medicine practices. Diana discusses the transformative impact of culinary medicine in healthcare settings and beyond, envisioning a future where food becomes a powerful tool for healing and wellness.

Resources:

Nourish UT Health Houston: https://sph.uth.edu/research/centers/dell/nourish/why-nourish

Nourish Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/nourishprogram?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

UT Health Houston Dietetic Internship Program: https://sph.uth.edu/research/centers/dell/dietetic-internship-program/

Follow Diana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-guevara-mph-rd/

UT Health House Faculty Page: https://sph.uth.edu/research/centers/dell/faculty-member.htm?member=59bae12b-5e48-42bd-a538-3bad198ade8d