About Emily
Emily Hernandez, MS, CNS is a nutritionist and writer who translates nutrition research into clear, practical insights. Her work explores nutrition through a whole-person lens, considering how nourishment, appetite, physiology, psychological health, cognition, lifestyle, and environment intersect to influence health across the lifespan.
Emily's professional background spans clinical nutrition, nutrition education, scientific communication, and the dietary supplement industry. She provides individualized clinical nutrition counseling, working with clients to navigate under-eating and appetite challenges. Her clinical experience continues to inform her perspective on the gap between what research tells us and how nutrition is actually experienced in everyday life.
In her work with health and wellness organizations, Emily develops research-driven educational content, writes for professional and consumer audiences, contributes to product and ingredient education, and translates emerging nutrition science into accessible, evidence-informed communications. Her experience in the dietary supplement industry has included scientific and educational support related to ingredients, formulations, research, and product communication. Emily also has experience presenting nutrition research through professional poster presentations and other educational settings.
She holds a Master of Science in Nutrition Education from American University and is a Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS®). Her undergraduate background in journalism and biology provides a complementary foundation for scientific writing—shaping an approach to nutrition that values integrity, context, and clarity.
My Food
PhilosophyA Few Things I Believe About NutritionEat with abundance, not restriction
Abundant nutrition provides our bodies with energy and nourishment, while also allowing for variety and pleasure. In a culture increasingly focused on restriction, optimization, and “clean” eating, choosing abundance can mean learning to trust that there is room for both nourishment and enjoyment.
Nutrition rarely exists in isolation
What we eat, how much we eat, and how our bodies are influenced by food are shaped by physiology, appetite, psychology, lifestyle, environment, and the demands of everyday life.
Eating doesn’t have to be complicated
We live in an era of abundant nutrition information, but more information doesn't always lead to better eating. When food becomes a constant source of rules, numbers, and decisions, it can become harder to recognize what the body actually needs.
Nutrition should make life better, not smaller
Food can support health without becoming the center of it. I believe in an approach to nutrition that makes room for nourishment, flexibility, enjoyment, and the full experience of being human.
What Keeps Me Grounded
Life outside of work tends to revolve around the things that make me feel most grounded: time outdoors, my family, and animals. I love long days hiking in the Eastern Sierra with my husband and our dog, exploring our local Channel Islands, and spending long hours at the barn with horses. I also find a lot of joy in the quieter corners of life—slow mornings, unhurried days with my family, and the simple pleasures of being outside and together.
