For over 15 years as a dietitian, I’ve had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients – foreigners, business executives, top-level managers, artists, and individuals from affluent backgrounds – all striving to achieve their health goals.
Initially, I thought this was my “niche” simply because they were the ones who could afford my professional fees.
My perspective changed when I started my Facebook page where I shared all things nutrition-related. I started thinking about others who needed guidance just as much – if not more. Through my social media pages, I’ve heard stories about:
- a wife from the province who didn’t have access to a dietitian and was desperate to know how to care for her husband post-stroke.
- a hardworking professional ended up in the hospital after following extreme diets and quick weight-loss fads promoted online.
- “haters,” who criticized me for debunking nutrition myths and exposing diet scams on social media.
These experiences sparked a crucial question: “What about them?”
More importantly, how could I make professional nutrition services accessible to those who need it most, even if they couldn’t afford traditional dietitian fees?
This realization led me to create an online platform aimed at providing Filipinos with access to accurate, relevant, and easy-to-understand nutrition information. Through this platform, Filipinos from all walks of life can connect with dietitians for personalized, practical, and evidence-based nutrition guidance.
My Philosophy
As I see it, real change comes not from perfection but from small, intentional steps done consistently. Growth isn’t about rigid rules or all-or-nothing thinking. It’s about learning, adapting, and finding balance between health, work, and life.
My own experiences as a dietitian and the realities of daily life as a daughter, mom, and wife have taught me that resilience, adaptability, discipline, and strong relationships are what truly shape a meaningful life. That’s exactly what I bring into my work.
At my core, I value growth and service – continuously learning so I can help people like you develop lasting healthy eating habits. As a healthcare professional, science matters, but so does real-life application – and that’s where most nutrition advice falls short. I want healthy eating to be simple, sustainable, and practical – something we can actually live with, no matter how busy we are.
This is how I help others transform – not just their diets, but their mindset and habits for the long haul.
Hi! I’m Grace Banal, a nutritionist-dietitian born in Mindanao, grew up in Luzon, studied in Manila and currently residing close to serene beaches of Visayas.
I study, practice and teach nutrition.
I (try my best to) help fellow Pinoys create meaningful connections with food for better health and well-being.
I understand the challenges of balancing health with a busy life (as a mom, wife and an ambisyosang palaka).
I’m also on my own journey from high risk of lifestyle diseases (due to genes, environment and my own lame excuses) to living a vibrant, energetic life.
I invite you to join me on this path to wellness, where I share practical, relatable insights on how to make sustainable healthy eating a habit.
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