Our Mission
To improve the health of Latino families by making evidence-based nutrition care culturally relevant, accessible, and sustainable.
Our Vision
We envision a future where Latino families live longer, healthier lives because nutrition care respects their culture, traditions, and everyday lives.
Our Values
Culture Comes First
We believe better health doesn't require leaving your culture behind. Instead of replacing the foods and traditions you grew up with, we help you build healthier habits around them—because lasting change starts with familiarity, not restriction.
Prevention over Perfection
We believe small, consistent habits have the power to change your future. Our focus isn't quick fixes, it's preventing chronic disease and improving your health for years to come
Science You Can Trust
Nutrition advice shouldn't depend on social media trends. Every recommendation we make is grounded in research and tailored to your unique health history, labs, and goals
Understanding Comes First
We believe the best nutrition advice starts with listening. We take the time to understand your health, your culture, your routines, and your challenges before making recommendations
Meet Our Founder
Born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico, Mariana grew up in a family where food meant far more than what was on the plate. It brought people together, celebrated life's milestones, and connected generations through traditions that continue today.
Those experiences shaped her belief that improving health should never require giving up the foods and culture that make us who we are.
Mariana earned her bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León before moving to New York City to pursue a Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition at New York University. She completed her clinical training at NYU Langone Health, where she cared for patients with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, gastrointestinal disorders, and other complex medical conditions while developing a strong foundation in evidence-based nutrition therapy.
Today, Mariana is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist based in Chicago and the founder of Elemento Health, a virtual nutrition practice dedicated to helping Latino families prevent and manage chronic disease through personalized, culturally relevant nutrition care.
After years of working with patients, she recognized a common frustration: many felt they had to choose between improving their health and preserving the foods and traditions they loved. Mariana built Elemento Health to change that experience.
Her approach combines clinical expertise with a deep understanding of Latino food, culture, and family life, helping patients improve their health through realistic strategies that fit naturally into their everyday lives. Whether the goal is lowering blood sugar, improving cholesterol, managing weight, or preventing chronic disease, Mariana believes the best nutrition plan is one that respects where you come from while helping you get where you want to go.
Today, her mission is to help build healthier generations by making evidence-based nutrition care more culturally relevant, accessible, and sustainable for the communities she serves.
Mariana Dineen
Founder & Registered dietitian
“Mariana Dineen, a registered dietitian has been focusing on nutritious, easy and healthy meals that can be prepared in 20 minutes or less."
"The Mediterranean diet is not only about the food," registered dietitian Mariana Dineen previously told Insider. Rather, she said, it also advocates for people to slow down, enjoy mealtimes, and connect with the food and the people you savor it with."
“When it comes to antioxidants, supplements aren't the best way to go. "There is no evidence to support that antioxidant supplements can prevent chronic diseases," Dineen says.”
