My name is Shalie Bireta, creator and amateur chef of #BIRETA BITES – food fueling fitness. I am currently working to obtain a Master Nutrition Certification from AFPA (American Fitness Professionals of America) that encompasses Nutrition and Wellness, Weight Management, Sports Nutrition and Holistic Health. I grew up learning about the benefits of a natural, organic, and holistic lifestyle from my mother, a health teacher. I have come to nurture and and value this lifestyle, often fascinated by all aspects of health and wellness, but especially nutrition. I like to know exactly where food comes from and what it consists of, which has lead me to find deep satisfaction in the art of cooking. I am constantly trying new concoctions for meal prep, crock pot meals and protein packed dessert alternatives! Ultimately, my goal is to help individuals hone healthy habits and teach them that “healthy shouldn’t have to be hard.”