Are you ready to optimize you health and well- being in a sustainable way?

Tell me - have you heard about Functional nutrition?


Functional nutrition is a personalized approach to diet and lifestyle that focuses on optimizing health by addressing the underlying causes of health issues rather than just treating symptoms. It involves identifying and incorporating foods that support the body's natural processes and biochemical functions to promote overall wellness.

Can I tell you a not-so-secret secret?

You can achieve lasting results, unlock your body's full potential, AND enhance your longevity, vitality, and health without the need for obsessive calorie or macro counting!

Take the first step towards a healthier, happier you today!!

Nutrition Counseling

  • These one-on-one sessions are 60-minutes long and are held either via phone or Zoom.

    Contact me for pricing.

  • These one-on-one sessions are 60-minutes long and are held either via phone or Zoom.

    Contact me for pricing.

  • 8 weeks program (1 weekly nutrition session)

    Contact me for pricing.

  • I can provide you with personalized recommendations based on your genes to reduce the risk of diseases and/or have optimal health.

    Factors I can know with your genetic profile:

    • The best balance of macronutrients based on your genes, to achieve your nutrition and exercise goals.

    • If you have any variations on your genes that are causing anxiety to eat refined carbs/sweets.

    • The best exercise for you to mobilize fat

    • Your ideal sleep and exercise schedule

Hey, I’m Dajana.

wife, mom, Registered Dietitian, AND lover of all things food.

My passion has always been functional nutrition, which emphasizes the importance of whole, nutrient-dense foods, and may also incorporate supplements, lifestyle modifications, and therapeutic diets to support optimal health and prevent chronic disease.

Here's how it helps:

1. Personalization: Functional nutrition takes into account individual factors like genetics, health history, and lifestyle to create personalized dietary plans tailored to specific needs.

2. Nutrient Density: Emphasizing nutrient-dense foods ensures the body receives essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants necessary for optimal function and disease prevention.

3. Gut Health: Functional nutrition promotes gut health by incorporating foods rich in fiber, probiotics, and prebiotics, which support a healthy microbiome and improve digestion and nutrient absorption.

4. Inflammation Reduction: Certain foods and dietary patterns in functional nutrition can help reduce chronic inflammation, a common factor in many diseases.

5. Blood Sugar Regulation: Functional nutrition strategies can help stabilize blood sugar levels, reducing the risk of insulin resistance and metabolic disorders.

6. Hormonal Balance: By addressing nutrient imbalances and supporting hormonal health through diet, functional nutrition can help regulate hormones and improve overall well-being.

7. Disease Prevention: Functional nutrition focuses on preventing chronic diseases by addressing underlying nutritional deficiencies, promoting a balanced diet, and supporting optimal physiological function.

Overall, functional nutrition offers a holistic approach to health that considers the interconnectedness of diet, lifestyle, and individual health factors to promote long-term well-being!

The Pura Vida Lifestyle

The Pura Vida Lifestyle

For Costa Ricans (Tico/Ticas) the term "Pura Vida" is an expression of joy, optimism, and living the best life possible.

If you’re ready to live a more simple, happy and healthy but flexible and sustainable lifestyle, I’m the Tica for you!

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