Fabiola D. Gaines, R.D., L.D. is one of the founding partners of Hebni Nutrition Consultants, Inc. (The developer of the original Soul Food Pyramid – a culturally sensitive food guide pyramid.) She is Co-Chair of the Cultural Diversity Committee for the Central Florida American Diabetes Association in Orlando, Florida. Ms. Gaines is Chief Clinical Dietitian for Depugh Nursing Center in Winter Park Florida. She supervises the work of personnel providing nutrition services and clinical support to patients at the nursing center.

In her current role she is also the author “The New Soul Food Cookbook for People With Diabetes”, commissioned by the national office for the American Diabetes Association. Her second book is titled, “Slim Down Sister”, which is designed to assist women with feeling good and losing weight. She has a third book, that is co-authored with her partner, titled Month of Meals Soul Traditions, twenty eight days of breakfast, lunch and dinner published be the American Diabetes Association. The sales of the books have done so well, that her partners have been asked to do another book for the American Diabetes Association, with a release date in 2006.

She and her partner are responsible for nutritional analysis, taste testing, and promotion of both books book. In addition, she provides educational seminars to the American Diabetes Association, numerous radio and television spots. Ms. Gaines is an avid lecturer on culturally sensitive nutrition education for people of color.

Ms. Gaines received her B.S. in Foods and Nutrition from Florida A & M University, and is a certified member of the American Dietetic Association. Florida A & M University gave her a prestigious honor of being placed on the Wall of Fame at the University and honored her as a distinguished graduate of the university. She was married to the late Charlie Gaines, and the mother of two children, Devona, and Tramaine.