¿Who I am?
My name is Mariana Lares Michel, a Mexican born on May 20, 1994 in a small city 1 hour from Guadalajara: Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco, or Zapotlán el Grande, as it is also known.
Since I was little, I have always been a nerdy girl, curious and passionate about what I do. I have known that nutrition has been my thing since I was in high school when I fell in love with the power that food has on our bodies.
However, later, my concern about food was greater, and I needed to understand where the food we eat comes from, what impact it has on the environment, and on our health, but at much deeper levels, for example, on the gut microbiota.
Throughout my career I have understood that although nutritionists have a wealth of knowledge in our areas, they are useless if we cannot ensure that people can follow our advice. That led me to study my master's degree and one of my doctorates in Eating Behavior.
So, today my line of research and applied nutrition is sustainable diets, and that's where the name I decided to give this website comes from: Sustainable Nutritionist. This is because I like that we see nutrition as a whole, as something that, in addition to helping our physical health, has the power to help our mental health and the health of the planet. But even more so, I believe that nutrition should always respect people's economy and culture, and we must recognize that eating is one of the greatest pleasures in life, and that obviously, we do not only eat out of hunger. So, understanding this, I firmly believe that I have the tools to help you.
Although nutrition is undoubtedly one of my greatest passions, I must tell you that I am not a conventional nutritionist, and I believe that food is to be enjoyed, so although I eat a lot of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes every day, and I love them, it will catch your attention that I also love beer, desserts, fried food and I even like meat, so I perfectly understand what reducing its consumption means. So, just as I enjoy this type of food because I know how to balance it and do it intelligently, I want everyone to be able to do it. Another thing about me is that I love doing physical activity. I practiced Crossfit for 6 years, and one of the greatest pleasures in my life is hiking, going for a run, and right now I am discovering aerial fabric dance and the conventional gym. In general I love adventures! Finally, traveling is one of my greatest passions, and I try to do it in the most sustainable way possible.
My academic training
I have a degree in Nutrition from the University of Guadalajara, Mexico
Federal professional license: 11924299
State professional license: 307672
I have a Master's Degree in Behavioral Science with a focus on Food and Nutrition from the University of Guadalajara, Mexico
Federal professional license: 12247766
I hold a PhD in Nutrition and Food Sciences from the University of Granada, Spain.
And a PhD in Behavioral Science with orientation in Food and Nutrition from the University of Guadalajara, Mexico
Constantly updated
Diplomas and Featured Certifications
ISAK Level 2 Anthropometrist
Diploma in Clinical Nutrition from the Vive Sano Brasil Institute
Internationally Certified in Climate Change and Health by Yale University
Internationally Certified in Vegetarian Diets by the Vive Sano Brazil Institute
Featured courses
Clinical nutrition, metabolic health and gut microbiota:
XIII Curso Precongreso de Posgrado en Gastroenterología y Nutrición. Asociación Mexicana de Gastroenterología A.C.
Nutrición e Inmunometabolismo”, por la Asociación Mexicana de Nutrición A.C. (AMENAC)
Microbiota Intestinal por el Instituto Mexicano de Nutrición, Alimentación y Obesidad IMENAO.
“Microbiota, Nutrición y Enfermedades Digestivas” por el Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán
“Probióticos en enfermedades gastrointestinales”, por la Asociación Colombiana de Nutrición Funcional y Highvance Nutrition
“Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome”. Coursera ID: BMJCA74R7BE5. University of Colorado Boulder y UC San Diego
“Diabetes y Obesidad”, por el Colegio Mexicano de Obesidad y Nutrición, A. C.
“Síndrome Metabólico” por la Sociedad Médico Quirúrgica del Hospital Juárez de México A.C.
“Nutrición clínica y metabolismo” por la Sociedad Médico Quirúrgica del Hospital Juárez de México.
“Suplementación de micronutrimentos en el adulto aplicado a la clínica” dentro del 4to Congreso Mexicano de Nutriología.
Environment and Sustainable Diets
“Public Health Perspectives on Sustainable Diets” impartido por Johns Hopkins University. Coursera ID: B4GFZ7QM2B55
Especialización “Climate Change and Health: From Science to Action”. Coursera ID: VV59QGHXVBK8. Yale University.
“Communicating Climate Change and Health”. Coursera ID: 9XZ99CXHW6RP. Autorizado por Yale University.
“Climate Adaptation for Human Health”. Coursera ID: PD3P8MN3FG9C. Autorizado por Yale University.
“Introduction to Climate Change and Health”. Coursera ID: LX9YEY7EH6ZZ. Autorizado por Yale University.
"Fundamentos de la Huella Hídrica en el sector agrícola en un contexto de Cambio Climático” por el Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura y EUROCLIMA, avalado por Water Footprint Network, Banco Mundial y University of Twente, con duración de 20 horas.
“Cálculo y evaluación de la Huella Hídrica como herramienta para la sostenibilidad territorial y la adaptación al cambio climático” por el Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura y EUROCLIMA, con duración de 20 horas crédito.
Eating behavior
“Foundations of Public Health Practice: Behaviour & Behaviour Change”. Coursera ID: RWR56F3UB2GZ. Imperial College London.
“Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action”. Coursera ID: 4SMPSFNMV4H5. Autorizado por Yale University
“Modificación de la conducta alimentaria. Principios y procedimientos”, por el Instituto de investigaciones en Comportamiento Alimentario y Nutrición (IICAN), Universidad de Guadalajara.
Nutrition labeling
"NOM-051, Etiquetado de advertencia”, por el Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública.
Experience
Throughout my career, I have been able to help more than 300 patients.
Additionally, I have taught a wide variety of workshops, conferences and classes. I have participated as a teacher in the Master's Degree in Environmental Law at the American University (UAM) and have collaborated in teaching modules in the Master's Degree in Behavioral Science at the University of Guadalajara.
Additionally, I have years of experience in nutrition and sustainability research, so communicating science is something I have always been passionate about.
+300
Patients
+25
Scientific publications
+8
Years of experience
+50
Presentations, courses, conferences, workshops and podcasts
My mission
Share and apply my knowledge and the results of my scientific research to help the general population, both at the individual level and at the level of the food industry, to improve the health of people and the planet, while respecting social and cultural elements , economic and psychological of the population.
My vision
Reach as many patients as possible who wish to improve their health through sustainable nutrition that takes care of their mental health. Additionally, I want to reach as many companies as possible that wish to be socially responsible, both in terms of health and the environment. Furthermore, my vision for the future is that the science of sustainable nutrition is available to everyone, for the benefit of the population and the environment.
My projects
I have worked on the design and development of some technologies for the evaluation and promotion of sustainable diets, as well as environmental impact. Furthermore, writing scientific texts and their dissemination is my passion.
Nutriecology
Nutritional Ecologic Software
NutriSOS
Psycho-Nutritional-Sustainable Program and Application
NutriPlay
Video game for children's nutritional education
Scientific publications
Articles and chapters from scientific books
Scientific Dissemination
Social networks and popular books
Consulting
Nutritional and Sustainability consultation