About Fatima Zamudio, MPH, RD, LD, CHE

¡Hola! Welcome to The Wellness Cocina. My name is Fatima Zamudio and I am a bilingual wellness dietitian that loves food, nutrition, cooking, and traveling. My nutrition journey began at an early age and later flourished while living in different countries and learning about the importance of a healthy relationship with food. During my travels I also learned that delicious and nutritious meals can be quite simple. And that the secret ingredient when cooking is always LOVE!

I am passionate about helping people make sustainable lifestyle changes that will help them to reach their wellness goals and lead healthier lives. My approach is to meet clients where they are and provide personalized support, ensuring they don't feel deprived or socially isolated, while still enjoying their lives. By adopting a self-compassion and self-kindness approach, I aim to empower you to make lasting, positive changes. I believe wellness is about balance, and I am here to help you embrace a fulfilling, enjoyable lifestyle that nurtures both your body and mind. Whether in-person or virtually, I am here to support you on your wellness journey.

Fun FAQs & Answers from Fatima

  • I get to help people improve their health and the quality of their lives by guiding them through making improvements to their eating pattern, helping them gain confidence with their food choices and bettering their relationship with food.

  • I would have to say it is a bit of a tie between the Blue Zone, Okinawa, Japan and Tuscany, Italy.

  • I would have to say my mother’s black bean and nopal sopes topped with her freshly made chile and avocado! And… sweet potatoes, especially the purple and Japanese ones!

    Dessert… I have several but when it comes to pastry desserts it would be a baked donut.

  • Focusing on all the yummy and nourishing foods you can start adding to your meals instead of having a mentality of restriction and reduction! Even if it’s just one meal at a time!

  • Carbs are bad for us!!! Carbs are wonderful and we need them to provide us with energy. The key is to focus on the healthful carbs that are going to provide us with more nutrients, fiber, and protein! So yes, it’s perfectly okay to enjoy your potatoes and pasta. :)

Education

  • MPH, Health Promotion & Health Education, UTHealth, University of Texas, Houston

  • Dietetic Internship: Culinary Medicine, UTHealth, University of Texas, Houston

  • B.S. Dietetics, Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego CA

  • B.A. Spanish, Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego CA

  • AS, Public Health, Community College of the Air Force

Certifications & Licensure

  • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, RDN, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

  • Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, LDN, State of Texas

  • Plant-based Culinary Training, Vegan Institute with Mark Reinfeld

  • Certified Health Educator, Wellness Forum Health, Worthington, OH