Nutritional Counselor and Plant Based Executive Chef
Dr Rocio Roman Porcayo DDS, Specializing in Orthodontics and Oral rehabilitation
Nutritional Coach and Plant-Based Chef
Dr. Rocio Roman Porcayo, born and raised in the agricultural town of Temixco in Morelos, Mexico, possesses an innate curiosity for nature, adventure, and the culinary arts. With a strong passion for biology and healing, Rocio pursued her education in Medicine and Dentistry, completing her studies in 1997. For the past 23 years, she has resided around Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones, where she has left an indelible mark on the lives of numerous patients through her exceptional Oral Care practice.
Driven by her deep love for the environment, Rocio embarked on an academic journey to become a Professional Nutritional Coach in 2021. Over her 25+ years as a doctor, she has witnessed the negative impact of commercial diets on general health, motivating her to facilitate positive change. Through her coaching practice, Rocio has witnessed remarkable physiological transformations when patients transition to a vegetarian or plant-based diet, effectively reversing damaging health issues and preventing chronic diseases.
Rocio’s connection to food and nutrition stems from her childhood experiences of assisting her mother in the family kitchen, where healing remedies were prepared. Even after a successful career in Dentistry, her heart yearned to attend culinary school. In 2021, she seized the opportunity to enroll at the prestigious Brightwater School of Culinary Arts in Bentonville, Arkansas, USA, reigniting her passion and creativity. In 2023, she proudly completed a Plant-Based Chef program, further expanding her culinary repertoire.
Today, Rocio seamlessly combines her dental expertise with Nutritional Coaching, Plant-Based Cooking Shows, and workshops on detox protocols and healthy dietary options. She firmly believes in the intrinsic relationship between our bodies and the sustainability of the Earth. Rocio envisions a world where coexistence, mindfulness, and respect for all beings contribute to a resplendent, progressive, and informed planet for future generations. With her natural grace and her usual gratitude, she celebrates life surrounded by family and friends, cherishing the beauty of the natural world.
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