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I am Zariel Grullón, RDN, CDN, LD, LDN

saludos!

Non-Diet Dietitian. Wellness Educator. Endo Warrior. Nutrition Communicator. Content Creator. First Generation Dominican American. Latina. Millennial Wife.

As your comadre in healing AKA dedicated guide and dietitian on this wellness journey. I believe in the power of nutrition to spark conversations and ignite the path to healing. However, I’m also acutely aware that there’s much more to your story and your heritage than what’s on your plate.

Bienvenidos to Love Your Chichos

Love Your Chichos is a personal and culturally-rooted wellness brand dedicated to helping people, particularly Latine women, break free from diet culture and heal their relationship with food. Founded on my personal journey of self-love and cultural pride, Love Your Chichos offers empowering services, stories, and resources. It’s all about sparking a positive, culturally rooted relationship with food and body image, advocating for holistic wellness, and empowering folks to live authentically and healthily.

Ready to begin your wellness journey rooted in heritage and culture? Ready to ditch la dieta and love your chichos?

Whether you're seeking a personalized wellness plan, exploring cultural traditions, or redefining your relationship with food, Love Your Chichos is here to support and empower you. Let's celebrate our cultural heritage and embrace authentic, wholesome living together.
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My Journey To Loving My Chichos

Growing up, I was taught that my body was not good enough. ‘If I just lost a few more pounds then I would love myself enough’ was always the rhetoric. That all changed when I stopped listening to others and started listening to me. For many Latinas like us, wellness isn’t just about counting calories; it’s about reconnecting with our cultural roots, embracing our traditions, and cherishing our unique identities.

My journey in understanding health has been quite an adventure. I’ve worn different hats, from working on farms to clinics, and I’ve seen how life throws so much at us. That’s why I decided to dive into nutrition. I’ve earned Bachelors in Sciences in Biology and Nutrition and finished my DI at CUNY SPH. But it’s not just about my love for food; it’s about my belief that everyone’s wellness journey is as unique as they are. No one-size-fits-all here!

“Working with Zariel made me feel so seen and supported. She helped me understand the boundaries I needed to set to improve my relationship with food in a gentle way.”
— Mari

My Approach

Rejecting societal pressures, I advocate for holistic well-being, inspired by my mother's healing use of food. My weight-neutral approach focuses on rebuilding trust within the body and dismantling harmful dieting narratives.

My mission is simple yet profound: to empower you to embark on a journey that reconnects you with your cultural heritage, allowing you to focus on nourishing yourself and embracing authentic, wholesome eating. Whether you’re seeking a personalized wellness plan, exploring cultural traditions, or simply looking to redefine your relationship with food, I’m here to champion your story and success.

Our Core Philosophy

Holistic Wellness

Emphasizing a comprehensive approach to well-being that includes physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health.

Cultural Reconnection

Encouraging folks to reconnect with their cultural roots and traditions, seeing this as a vital part of their wellness journey.

Rejection of Diet Culture

Advocating for abandoning restrictive diets and the harmful narratives associated with them.

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Who I Support 🫂

I primarily serve Latine women, particularly those from the Caribbean, but my community is inclusive of all genders and races. My clients are open-minded, culturally proud, spiritually inclined, and socially conscious. They are often busy but prioritize learning and self-improvement. They face challenges like overcoming misinformation about cultural foods, struggling with body image, and navigating the complexities of modern health advice.

Love Notes

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Love Notes 💌

Love Notes

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Love Notes 💌

  • “I feel like I’ve made so much progress with fighting food guilt and unlearning negative behaviors that were centered in fat phobia and diet culture. I do a happy dance when I eat! I enjoy adding nutrition to my meals and finding creative ways to do so. Zariel has really helped shift my mindset and approach to eating and now I focus on mindfulness and listening to my body’s needs.”

    – Jennifer

  • "I thought the workshop was incredibly positive and helpful as an introduction and being more intentional and kind with myself and my body while incorporating movement."

    – Amanda

  • "Zariel's compassionate and supportive demeanor creates a welcoming environment where I feel comfortable discussing my health concerns and progress. She celebrates my successes, no matter how small, and provides gentle guidance when I face challenges. Her encouragement and positivity have been instrumental in my journey towards better health."

    – Edgar

  • "Working with Zariel gave me the space and the necessary tools to be able to understand how to pair my food better for my own pleasure as well as being compassionate and giving myself grace when it came to my food choices."

    – Tania

  • "Working with Zariel made me feel so seen and supported. She helped me understand the boundaries I needed to set to improve my relationship with food in a gentle way."

    – Mari

  • "Zariel has been patient and supported me to lead with curiosity and information. I’ve learned about foods that balance each other out and support each other to create a nourishing meal, many being foods I already ate! I felt seen and encouraged to see the nutrition in my cultural foods. I have never felt judged, or pushed beyond my comfort. It’s all felt kind, personal, and respectful."

    – Tanya

  • "Zariel is one in a million. Always there to remind me that it is okay to take care of myself."

    – Sonia

Rediscovering your heritage, embracing wellness.

Rediscovering your heritage, embracing wellness.

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