Marisol was raised in Venezuela where manufactured and processed foods were uncommon in her home. Whenever she wanted something from the grocery store, her mother would say her, "Comida hecha en casa es lo mas saludable" (Homemade food is the healthiest for you). As a child, she translated it to mean that they can't afford it. Marisol learned early how to prepare homemade meals from fruits and vegetables that didn't have labels to explain what they were.