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About
Registered dietitian and nutrition content creator also known online as Healthy Shyla and known for creating and sharing evidence-based nutrition education, myth-busting content about diet culture, culturally inclusive food guidance, and practical tips for building sustainable eating habits in a clear approachable way on her Instagram and TikTok accounts. She is also known for being a practicing dietitian with Culina Health.
Before fame
She developed an interest in nutrition during high school after exploring plant-based eating which sparked her long-term passion for food science and health. She earned a Bachelor of Science in nutrition and food science from the University of Maryland College Park. She completed her dietetic internship through the University of Maryland Medical Center, passed the national registration exam, and officially became a registered dietitian. She worked as an inpatient acute care dietitian in a hospital setting early in her career before transitioning into virtual care, media work, and public-facing education.
Trivia
She speaks English, Spanish, and Swedish. She has appeared on multiple wellness and nutrition podcasts including Quiet the Diet and What's The Juice. She has been featured as a nutrition expert in PBS NewsHour segments. She identifies as Afro Latina and often incorporates cultural awareness into her nutrition messaging. She has been represented by Shine Talent Group.
Family life
She is from the United States.
Associated with
She appeared on Organic Olivia's podcast What's The Juice in May 2024.
