Biography
Luciana Soares, DCN, RDN, LDN, FAND, comes to Johnson & Wales University from a major Florida university, where she served as a Nutrition and Dietetics Faculty and Chair and then as Dean of Academic Affairs for several years.
Soares was born in Brazil, where she owned several high-end restaurants, acting as chef and manager, responsible for operations, marketing, and quality control. She was also a food service and editorial consultant, designing, planning, and implementing new establishments and adapting and translating international and thematic cookbooks for a major Brazilian publishing company. She then moved to Florida, where she graduated from Johnson & Wales University as a proud chef. Her passion for food and health led Soares to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and work in the clinical, community, and academic settings, where she remains.
Soares is an active Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics member and is part of several committees and groups, having earned the Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics distinction.
Education
University of North Florida
Doctorate of Clinical Nutrition
MS, Florida International University
BS, Florida International University
Johnson & Wales University
Associate in Culinary Arts
Rhode Island Department of Health
Florida Department of Health
Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN)
Commission on Dietetic Registration
Certified Dementia Practitioner
NCCDP
Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
“Research Shows There Is an Ideal Amount of Coffee to Lower Stress.” Soares, L. (2026)
https://www.verywellhealth.com/how-much-coffee-can-support-mental-health-11940416
“5 Best Foods for Vitamin D, According to Nutrition Experts.” Soares, L. (August 12, 2026)
https://www.marthastewart.com/best-foods-for-vitamin-d-12023311
“The No. 1 Food for Calcium, According to Dietitians.” Soares, L. (July 30, 2026)
https://www.marthastewart.com/best-food-for-calcium-12019700
“What Drinking Kombucha Every Day Does to Your Body, According to Nutrition Experts.” Soares, L. (June 3, 2026)
https://www.marthastewart.com/what-drinking-kombucha-does-to-your-body-11967669
“The No. 1 Food to Lower Cholesterol, According to Dietitians.” Soares, L. (May 17, 2026)
https://www.marthastewart.com/best-food-to-lower-cholesterol-11959747
“Here’s What Happens to Your Mood When You Stop Using Artificial Sweeteners.” Soares, L. (May 12, 2026)
https://www.realsimple.com/what-happens-to-your-mood-when-you-stop-using-artificial-sweeteners-11969344
“Nutrition Experts Agree – This is the Healthiest Diet Right Now.” Soares, L. (May 1, 2026)
https://www.delish.com/food/a71153205/what-is-the-healthiest-diet/
“Americans are Spending Billions of Superfood and Green Powders. But are Powdered Supplements a Scam?.” Soares, L. (April 6, 2026)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/06/metro/green-superfood-powders-nutrition-scam-healthier-weight-bloating-energy/
“Community Focus – JWU’S Luciana Soares – National Nutrition Month.” Soares, L. (March, 2024)
https://www.wpri.com/video/community-focus-luciana-soares/9537435/
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Accrediting Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
International Affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Rhode Island Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics