Lila Cornelio

About Lila

Lila Cornelio, MPH, RDN, is a Spanish‑speaking bilingual Registered Dietitian who blends behavior‑change coaching, practical food skills, and personalized nutrition guidance to help individuals build healthy habits with confidence. With over 10 years of experience in clinical, community, and educational settings, Lila specializes in diabetes care, heart health, weight management, plant‑based nutrition, and performance nutrition. Her background in fitness, culinary nutrition, and behavioral health—along with her lived experience as a former fitness competitor, endurance athlete, and longtime vegetarian—shapes her approach to helping clients rebuild a balanced, sustainable relationship with food. She focuses on education, personalized support, and realistic strategies that meet each person where they are.

Approach to care

Through a holistic lens, Lila believes nutrition should enhance overall well‑being—physically, mentally, and culturally—while protecting and strengthening one’s relationship with food. She brings a unique blend of culinary, behavioral, and fitness expertise to her work. Drawing from her own experience with disordered eating, Lila understands both the science of nutrition and the emotional complexities that shape how people relate to food. This perspective allows her to support individuals in rebuilding trust with food while developing realistic, sustainable habits that align with their health goals and lifestyle. “Your health journey is dynamic, personal, and layered—give yourself the space to learn, adjust, and grow through it.”

Your first session with Lila

The first session focuses on understanding the full picture of your health and lifestyle. This may include discussing medical history, diagnoses, weight history, health goals, and daily habits. Lila will also review your typical meals and snacks, food preferences, grocery shopping habits, and any barriers that make healthy eating challenging. This conversation helps guide personalized nutrition recommendations that are realistic for your lifestyle and goals. Lila believes that meaningful change is a partnership—your willingness to take the first step already shows care, intention, and a desire to move toward better health.

Location

📍 Chicago, Illinois

Education

Master of Public Health (MPH)

Hobbies

Paddleboarding, Hosting events and gatherings, Dancing, Content creation and wellness storytelling, Cooking and recipe development, running, rollerblading, serving at the church.

Licenses and Certifications