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At Captivated by Nature, we believe that everyone should look in the mirror and be proud of the person standing in front of them. We get it, and we know why.

Maribel Perez, MS, RDN, LDN | Latina Dietitian
Digestive Health Dietitian
Helping people improve gut health, energy, and sustainable weight
Personalized nutrition plans | Hablo español | Culturally inclusive 🥘 We speak to new clients everyday who would love for this goal to be a reality, but they’ve “been there, done that” and nothing seems to work long term. Our mission is to help you understand

why your food and health choices are letting you down, and then give you the information and power to help you make better decisions for years to come. Plus, we work as a team with a group of likeminded people just like you who are motivated to feel strong, healthy and full of energy every single day. At Captivated by Nature, we like to think of ourselves as nutrition ninjas, and we’d love for you to join us on our journey to make our community the best that it can be. So what are you waiting for? Take a look at the programs we offer, or contact us to learn more about how Captivated by Nature can help you change your life.

05/22/2025

FREE cooking Demo! 😋
I’ll be doing a demo on Zoom this Thursday 5/22/25 at 6:00 pm to show you how to make these delicious Puerto Rican- Jibarito Sliders. With the help of my hubby!

Comment LINK below or send me a private message if youre interested in joining us! 😊

03/30/2024

Got my veggies fresh from the farm at today! It was so much fun! 🤩

Food is definitely the best medicine! 🥕🥬🥗

12/31/2023

2023: Fast & Furious 💨

The best way to describe this year is like being on a race car moving very fast! A year of trusting faith.

I was engaged, then planned a wedding in 3-months while experiencing many changes.
At the same time, my fiancée (now husband) and I were planning our honeymoon and our move to a different state. Phew 😅
We got to enjoy Italy 🇮🇹 for our honeymoon, then came back home to pack and move across the country for me to start Graduate school. I’ve had to grow and stretch myself beyond what I thought was capable. When life got so busy, I stopped exercising consistently which I really miss. I look forward to changing that this coming year.

As this year ends, I am grateful for the prayers that came true & the strength to be able to maneuver all of these changes that felt tiring. Becoming a wife has truly been a highlight of this year. It’s better to wait for the right partner.

I wish you a wonderful year 2024 ahead! ✨
What are you looking forward to?

09/01/2023

Do you eat breakfast? Yay or Nay? 🤗🍽️🍎🍇🍓🍒🍉🥚

Some interesting facts about breakfast... Research shows that skipping breakfast has a connection with increased risk for weight gain, Type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome. A simple solution is adding breakfast to the morning routine. Why? Because it helps regulate blood sugar, not just in the morning but though out the day. What to eat?

Balance your meals with other good foods than just carbohydrates (bread,cereal, oatmeal).

Example: 🍽️
Protein: eggs, protein powder in a smoothie
Fat: avocado, olive oil when cooking
Carbs: oatmeal, fruits, greens

*Fiber: found in Fruits, veggies, oatmeal

📚Journal of Advanced Nutrition, 2016

09/10/2022

“Whether you think you can, or you think you can't – you're right”

- Henry Ford

An all time favorite!! 🙌🏼❤️

08/25/2022

“I’m NOT healthy like other people” 😔

This is literally what I used to think & I envied people that did. I would have NEVER imagined living a healthy lifestyle if you would have asked me.

I struggled with a lot of stomach issues, lack of energy, anemia & had a cold at least once a month due to my poor eating habits.

I felt exhausted and debilitated by the constant abdominal problems. It was not fun going out or having a social life. I got tired of feeling this way & frustrated that I wasn’t getting any real answers medically. This led me to research and study to become a nutritionist in order learn how to heal myself.

And now in my 40s I am feeling better than I did in my 20s. I overcame the day to day crippling symptoms that I experienced. It is amazing to be symptom free!

That’s why I’m so excited to share this with you. I’ve created a 6-month program to help you live and feel your best.

🌟🌟Spots are limited - Launching on 8/29 🚀

Link below 👇🏼

https://www.captivatedbynature.com/kick-start-program

08/23/2022

So easy on the go…🥬

A smoothie can be a perfect breakfast if you add all the important macronutrients (protein, carbs, good fats).

I love my morning smoothie because it provides so many nutrients by adding a variety of greens.

For your smoothie here’s some options:

Protein
- protein powder
- h**p seeds

Carbohydrates 🫐
- kale
- spinach
- any greens
- 1/2 banana 🍌 or
- 1/2 cup of any fruit

Good Fats 🥑
- 1/4 avocado
- 1 Tbs. Nut butter
- 1 Tbs. Coconut butter
- 1/4 cup of any nuts
- Fish oil

Add any of these options to your smoothie. 😋

08/21/2022

Greetings from Maroon Bells
Aspen, Colorado ✨ Happy Sunday ✨

08/17/2022

Exciting announcement! 🥳

“I can honestly say God used Maribel to help change my life. After I finished her program, I had lost a total of 95 lbs.” pic below 😱

You guys! I’m so excited to share about this guy who did my nutrition program. It had been many years that Jerry had been trying to lose weight unsuccessfully, despite rigorous workouts of several hours, many days per week. He’s a successful professional but yet I heard the disappointment in his voice when it came to this area of his life.

So how did he lose 95 lbs? Having a nutrition program that was tailored to his needs, coaching and support along the way. It’s not easy making changes but having a partner alongside can make all the difference.

If you want to get your feet wet or if you are looking to see results in time for a special event, get started with my Kick Start program! DM me if you’re interested and see link below. 👇🏼

*The program starts on 8/29/22

https://www.captivatedbynature.com/kick-start-program

08/15/2022

Couldn’t agree more with this quote 🙌🏼
-Hal Elrod

08/12/2022

Ice Cream & Heartbreak 🍦💔 (Stockholm, 🇸🇪)

I got to visit Stockholm, Sweden exactly 1 year ago. Their ice cream was delicious. Oh, I love ice cream by the way. 😉 I usually add some coconut flakes or nuts to offset the sugar whenever possible.

I went on this trip to meet a guy I had been talking to and I knew on day #2 that it was not going forward. I cried my eyes out and called friends back home to vent. And then I had the best trip of my life! Met amazing people and explored the city. It was the trip of a lifetime for me. 🤩

Gamlastan (Old Town) was just fantastic!! I spent a lot of time here. Who would have thought that a bad date here would turn around to be where I had the most amazing memories (and ice cream 😜).

08/05/2022

Common Mistake: Eating Fruit alone ❌

Eating fruit (or any sugar alone) will spike your blood sugar quickly and it’s not good news for weight loss.

Instead…🫐🌰

A quick snack to eat is pairing a handful of fruit with a good fat. Fat really helps with decreasing the blood spike.

Here’s an example…

A small handful 🫴🏼 of Blackberies (or fruit) with a handful of Nuts 🌰

Enjoy 😋

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