Hi, I’m Maya 🌿

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I’m a California-based Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Mediterranean Diet expert, and breast cancer survivor, but my journey here started long before the credentials and the diagnosis.

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I was born in France and raised in Syria, surrounded by the vibrant flavors, family tables, and nourishing rhythms of the Mediterranean. Food was more than fuel; it was culture, connection, and health woven together.

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At 29, my world shifted when I was diagnosed with bilateral invasive breast cancer linked to a genetic mutation. That moment changed everything. It strengthened my belief in prevention, lifestyle medicine, and the powerful role nutrition plays in both healing and lifelong wellness.

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My academic path gave me the science to match my story. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Nutrition from UC Davis and a Coordinated Master’s in Business and Dietetics from Dominican University. This blend of clinical training and real-world strategy allows me to share tools that are not only evidence-based but also practical, sustainable, and empowering.

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Through Mayazbites, I bring together my personal experience, cultural roots, and professional expertise.

 

Here, I share the exact Mediterranean Diet lifestyle that helps me reduce recurrence risk, maintain a healthy weight, and feel strong in my body again.

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Whether you’re seeking prevention, healing, weight management, or simply a more joyful way of eating, you’ll find recipes, resources, and guidance designed to make the Mediterranean Diet simple, approachable, and deeply effective.

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