Dorothy M. Shirnyl, RND

Dorothy M. Shirnyl, RND, is a licensed Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian and health writer with expertise in public health nutrition. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics and a Master of Public Health (MPH) with a concentration in Public Health Nutrition from Silliman University, one of the Philippines' top universities. She is licensed by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) of the Philippines.

Dorothy brings diverse clinical and educational experience to her writing. She served as an Instructor at Negros Oriental State University, where she taught food technology students courses in food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and food service. She has also worked as a Food Safety Officer for YLO Corporation, overseeing food safety protocols across multiple restaurant chains, and as a clinical Nutritionist-Dietitian.

Her evidence-based nutrition and wellness content has been published on Clean Eatz Kitchen, Daily Healthy Body, and IVL Health News. Dorothy specializes in translating complex nutrition research into accessible, actionable content for readers seeking to improve their health.

When she's not writing or teaching, Dorothy enjoys traveling, cycling, running, cooking, baking—and a good cup of coffee (she's also a TESDA-certified barista).