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Isabella Martinez

Isabella Martinez

📍San Diego, California✨12 years experience🎯nutrition-cooking specialist
🎓 Education:Master of Science in Nutrition and Food Science from University of California, Davis, Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from San Diego State University, Culinary Arts Certificate from Culinary Institute of America, Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University
Clinical Nutrition and DieteticsFruit Nutrition and BenefitsRecipe Development and TestingFood Science and SafetyTherapeutic Cooking

Isabella Martinez is a certified nutritionist and culinary expert with over 12 years of experience in food science, nutrition therapy, and recipe development. Based in San Diego, California, she has established herself as a leading authority on fruit nutrition, healthy cooking, and evidence-based dietary guidance, with a special focus on the nutritional benefits of tropical and temperate fruits.

Her expertise spans clinical nutrition, food science, recipe development, fruit cultivation knowledge, and therapeutic cooking. Isabella has developed over 1,500 healthy recipes and conducted extensive research on the nutritional profiles of various fruits, including her groundbreaking work on banana varieties and their health benefits. Her work has been featured in major publications including Food & Wine, Nutrition Today, and the Journal of Nutritional Science.

As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Certified Culinary Professional, Isabella combines scientific rigor with practical culinary skills to create content that is both nutritionally sound and deliciously accessible. Her multicultural background and extensive travel have given her unique insights into global fruit varieties and traditional cooking methods from around the world.

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Excellence in Nutrition Communication - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2023)
Outstanding Recipe Innovation Award - James Beard Foundation (2022)
Best Nutrition Education Content - International Association of Culinary Professionals (2021)

📚 Notable Publications

🎖️ Professional Credentials

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS)Certified Culinary Professional (CCP)Food Safety Manager CertificationMember - Academy of Nutrition and DieteticsProfessional Member - International Association of Culinary ProfessionalsCertified - Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate (Cornell)Member - Institute of Food TechnologistsCertified Diabetes Educator (CDE)ServSafe Food Protection Manager
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