Chef Carla Contreras is the founder of the online cooking school Cook+Chop. She competed on season 12 of Chopped! on Food Network. She is Nutritious Life Certified, a Certified Holistic Health Coach, a food stylist, photographer, and recipe developer with a stacked culinary resume.

"Cooking is the highest form of self care." —Chef Carla Contreras

Q: If I were a type of produce, I would be...

A: “Avocados are colorful, full of life, and they have a knack for getting along with just about everyone. From avocado toast to smoothies to salad dressings to guacamole - avocados are multi-talented creatures who seem to excel wherever their passions lead.” — Modern Farmer

Q: I live my most Nutritious Life by...

A: Cooking and teaching people how to cook delicious food for their REAL LIFE. I love all types of movement (spin, Pilates, HIIT) + meditation, they are part of my daily life.