- Maria lives with celiac disease and considers herself to be a gluten-free guru.
- In 2018, she spearheaded Long Island's first Be Better health and wellness weekend, a great success that included workshops by authors, TV personalities, and medical professionals, held in Port Jefferson, NY.
- Maria published a self-help book in 2018, BABY STEPS To A Better You, which shares tips on easy, healthy eating.
Experience
Maria has been working in the health and wellness field since 2003. She excels at helping others take hold of their nutrition and shines in the food allergy and dietary restriction arena. She is the CEO of Be A Better You Fitness, a company offering fitness training, nutritional counseling, seminars, and wellness retreats. Maria has had a passion for reading and writing since early childhood. She has combined that passion with her desire to help others by writing for multiple publications. Other roles in Maria's life include wife, mother, animal lover, and self-proclaimed sweatpants enthusiast.
Education
Maria has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hofstra University.
