The Cultural Dietitian

The Cultural Dietitian Culture-focused, integrative nutrition consultations. Get to the root of your health and learn how to use your cultural foods to manage your health.

18/06/2026

Stew chicken lovers, this one's for you 😋🍗

Today I've paired stewed chicken with sweet potato & fresh vegetables to create a balanced meal that provides:

🍠 Complex carbohydrates to support energy, fiber intake & blood sugar management

🍗 Protein to support fullness, muscle health & satisfaction after meals

🥬 Vegetables for nutrients, fiber & volume on the plate

Healthy eating isn't about finding the "perfect" food & it's definitely not about foreign foods only

It's about learning to build nourishing & familiar meals that support your health goals

I've created & taught The Cultural Plate program for years for this exact reason

Because sustainable wellness shouldn't require giving up your culture 💛

Ready to stop feeling confused about what to eat & learn how to pair Caribbean foods to support your health?

Join The Cultural Plate 6-week program, starting July 1st - comment "PLATE" or send a DM for more details 👇🏾

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Our Caribbean greens have been nourishing generations LONG before kale became trendy💰Plus, they're easier on the pocket ...
16/06/2026

Our Caribbean greens have been nourishing generations LONG before kale became trendy

💰Plus, they're easier on the pocket & make healthy eating on a budget more attainable

No judgement if you enjoy kale (I have it occasionally) -- but let's give bhagi, callaloo & other local greens the spotlight they deserve

So no, you don't NEED kale if you have bhagi

💚 Tell me, which Caribbean green is your favourite?

12/06/2026

Where are my provisions & saltfish lovers? 😃🖐🏾

Whoever said healthy eating meant avoiding cultural foods clearly hasn't come across my page yet—share this with them 😉🙌🏾

Today I've paired ground provisions with double-boiled & washed saltfish (to help reduce the sodium content) & fresh veggies like lettuce & sweet peppers to create a meal that provides:

🍠 Complex carbohydrates to support energy

🎣 Protein from saltfish to support fullness & muscle health

🥬 Vegetables for fibre, nutrients, & volume on the plate

One of the biggest misconceptions I see is that people think they need to give up traditional foods to improve their health

That's simply not true.

In reality, learning how to build a balanced plate is often far more effective—and sustainable—than eliminating the foods you love 🙌🏾

Healthy eating shouldn't feel like a battle between your culture & your health goals 💛

That's why I created The Cultural Plate Method & have taught it for years, helping clients enjoy the foods they grew up with while working toward their health goals.

If you're ready to learn how to enjoy Caribbean foods while supporting your weight, blood sugar, blood pressure, or overall health, our next 6-week group coaching program starts July 1st.

Comment "PLATE" below and I'll make sure you're among the first to hear the details. 👇🏾

Them: plantains aren't healthyMe: enjoying them at breakfast, lunch & dinner 😄Let this serve as your reminder that high-...
08/06/2026

Them: plantains aren't healthy
Me: enjoying them at breakfast, lunch & dinner 😄

Let this serve as your reminder that high-carb cultural foods like plantains aren't inherently unhealthy

Yes, even if you're trying to lose weight, lower blood sugar or support gut health

For each of these goals, your portion size matters much more than removing a food packed with nutrition just because it has CARBS

Not to mention, it's quite filling 🤌🏾

Share this information with someone who you know needs it ❤️

& let me know - what's your favorite way to enjoy plantains? I'm simple - boiled plantain is my go-to

Let's talk about blood sugar management WITH Caribbean foods 👇🏾Too often, I hear people say:"I can't eat _____ because o...
30/05/2026

Let's talk about blood sugar management WITH Caribbean foods 👇🏾

Too often, I hear people say:

"I can't eat _____ because of my blood sugar."

Maybe it's:
🔸 Ground provisions
🔸 Peas and beans
🔸 Corn
🔸 Fruit
🔸 Or even vegetables like carrots & pumpkin

Many people have been taught to fear cultural foods that can actually support their health

It's time to challenge the belief that Caribbean foods cause more harm than good

Yes, you can improve your chronic health while enjoying the foods you know and love 💛

Caribbean foods provide:

🔸 Dietary fiber that helps you feel satisfied, supports digestion & promotes healthier blood sugar & cholesterol levels.

🔸 Vitamins, minerals & plant compounds that support metabolism, reduce inflammation & contribute to overall wellness.

🔸 Culture, heritage & connection—because healthy eating shouldn't require abandoning your roots.

The key isn't eliminating these foods. It's understanding how to build balanced meals that work for your body's needs.

👇🏾 Let's talk about it in the comments:

What's one Caribbean food you've been told to avoid because of your blood sugar?

20.05.2018 💍 Celebrating 8 years of marriage, 12 years of love & adventure, our family of 4, and so much more with my fo...
20/05/2026

20.05.2018 💍 Celebrating 8 years of marriage, 12 years of love & adventure, our family of 4, and so much more with my forever love

Happy anniversary 🎉💍🌺

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Recap from the Employee Health Fair with for World Health Day 🌱My goal was simple: to spark conversations around how ou...
18/05/2026

Recap from the Employee Health Fair with for World Health Day 🌱

My goal was simple: to spark conversations around how our Caribbean foods can support health and help lower chronic inflammation 🍍🥑🥬🍉🥥

Through interactive activities and practical nutrition tips, employees left with personalized strategies to support their well-being beyond the health fair experience.

Grateful to the team at for having me as part of this inaugural event 👏🏾





Such a bittersweet day - on one hand, I'm celebrating my own motherhood, but on the other hand, I'm grieving the loss of...
10/05/2026

Such a bittersweet day - on one hand, I'm celebrating my own motherhood, but on the other hand, I'm grieving the loss of my mother 💐

I'm still learning how to live with this duality 💔

Our love, experiences and lessons guide me DAILY. I couldn't be more grateful for her 🤍

I'm also deeply grateful for all my other mummies, including my mother-in-law 💙

Wishing every MOM a wonderful Happy Mother's Day 💐

And if you've been navigating motherhood while grieving your own mother - I see you 🌱 I am you.

Let's dive into something many of us grew up with - bush medicine 🌿 It's We T'ing Wednesday Cultural Fam' 🙌🏾A few years ...
06/05/2026

Let's dive into something many of us grew up with - bush medicine 🌿

It's We T'ing Wednesday Cultural Fam' 🙌🏾

A few years ago I wrote an article for Healthline exploring the traditional practice of bush medicine in the Caribbean

I'm talking about:
🌿 Teas
🌿 Tonics
🌿 Coolings
🌿 And ointments to "sap" for pain

These aren't just remedies - they're part of our cultural identity and something that's very much alive today

But, they do need context, safety & intention

You can read the full article with the link in my bio

👉🏾 I'd love to hear from you - what's one bush medicine you grew up with?

03/05/2026

This is what it felt like to be NOURISHED 🌱

A weekend of rest, connection and meaningful experiences

From turtle watching to deep conversations in an intimate space - this is the essence of The Cultural Nourish retreats

Grateful to hold this space 💛



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