Health, nutrition, and fitness have always shaped who I am. Growing up, I was inspired by my dad’s cooking and my mom’s commitment to fitness. In 2017, our family adopted a plant-based diet for religious reasons. This challenged my previous assumptions and led me to seek answers to the questions many people still ask today: Where is the protein? What about calcium? What about B12? Confronted with the conflicting information online, I turned to clinical research, online courses, and evidence-based resources to find clarity.

What I discovered is that no single diet works for everyone, but common threads are clear: reducing ultra-processed foods, added sugars, sodium, and refined carbohydrates while increasing fiber and nutrient diversity can dramatically improve overall health. Nutrition is also profoundly preventive, helping people manage complex issues, slow the progression of chronic diseases, and, in some cases, even reverse them. Realizing this potential revealed to me just how powerful a combination of food and lifestyle can be when paired with clinical care.

For me, this reinforced the idea that health isn’t just about treating illness after it develops; it’s about empowering patients with tools to live better, longer, and more fulfilling lives. This perspective drives my aspiration to become a Physician Assistant who not only diagnoses and treats but also prioritizes prevention and equips patients with sustainable strategies for long-term well-being.

Nutrispective was born from this vision — a platform designed to make evidence-based nutrition accessible, cut through misinformation, and highlight how lifestyle changes can work hand in hand with medicine. Looking ahead, I see it as both a resource for patients and a reflection of the care I hope to provide as a PA: bridging conventional treatment with sustainable, patient-centered lifestyle strategies.