Marissa Aguayo

Marissa spent many years believing that losing weight meant restriction, giving up favorite foods, and constantly starting over. Through her own journey, she discovered a more compassionate and sustainable approach to health and later became a health coach to help other women realize they do not have to starve themselves or eliminate cultural staples like rice to care for their bodies.

Growing up in Peru, Marissa developed a love for food and cooking in her grandmother Catalina’s kitchen. Seeing her grandmother live with diabetes-related complications later deepened her interest in the connection between food and long-term health. Discovering Food for Life brought together Marissa’s passion for plant-based living, disease prevention, and helping others build a healthier relationship with food.